Mint Chocolate Trifle

March 18, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

So my oven broke last week just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. I know what you’re thinking perfect timing. But after over analyzing my failed ombre cake this weekend I decided not to let it get to me. I decided to follow the advice of two of the wisest guys I know and just let […]

A leprechaun was here

March 17, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

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Remember that time I tried to make an ombré layer cake for my mom’s birthday and messed up the simplest part of the process, resulting in a randomly striped cake? I do. By now I’ve heard the following reassurances: It still tastes great. Hunny I think it’s perfect! This is the best cake I’ve ever […]

Murphy’s Law

March 20, 2013.Reading time 10 minutes.

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St Patrick’s Day has always been highly regarded in my family. How could it not be? With Murphy as your surname you learned at a young age: The lyrics to MacNamara’s Band Everything can be dyed green with the proper amount of food coloring-even chicken salad. Wearing green underwear will not win you the tiebreaker […]

>Happy Earth Day…

April 22, 2010.Reading time less than 1 minute.

> Looking for ways to green your kitchen this spring? This Earth Day email from Crate and Barrel offers a series of great tools to do just that! Flair Bamboo Bowls Oxo Bag HolderLaguiole ® Natura Knife Set Bamboo Dish Rack Kitchen Herb Counter SprayGoodbye detergent! ® Kitchen Cleaning Pad/Original Spaghetti Scrubs Expandable Bamboo Cutlery TrayCompost Pails“Big […]