A whirl of pumpkin guts, studded with candy wrappers and spider rings, just flew past my window. And I am so tired. Last night, it rained and rained and rained—and there were trick-or-treaters and Alex’s guitar. “Hotel California” briefly drifted into view. A pumpkin got carved, rolls got baked, and Alex played “The Greatest Song… Continue reading SOS Cakes
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Murder, She Drank: Krö Bar Visit
Birds of a feather will drink together—from a delightfully eerie birdbath (bar) called the Krö Bar in Bothell, Washington. Bothell is known for its murders of crows, the sky and fields thick like thieves with them. And if you can’t beat them, join them—at the bar. Nate, Alex, and I did, and we are still… Continue reading Murder, She Drank: Krö Bar Visit
You Got This: Take a Leek and Make Soup
I’ve needed to take a leek for so long. And turn it into a soup. I can’t believe I haven’t done it sooner, but after eight years, the Fixin’ LEEKS ‘n Leaks blog post can no longer hold it in. All the leeks are coming out. The internet is just bursting with potato and leek… Continue reading You Got This: Take a Leek and Make Soup
The Fixin’ Leaks ‘n Leeks Ohana Attends a Luau
Hips don’t lie. We went to a luau in Hawaii and did more than our share of a hula or two. Yep, the Fixin’ Leeks ‘n Leaks Team has talked about going to a luau, but we’ve never done it. Mostly, I’ve been watching out for Nate because I went to a few luaus with… Continue reading The Fixin’ Leaks ‘n Leeks Ohana Attends a Luau
This and That Pasta Salad
Also known as “lil’bita,” this pasta salad lies dormant in our house for years until it just pounces to life with a lil’bita this and a lil’bita that. (Yes, I realize that “lil’bita” sounds like a rapper’s name: someone who’s either a little bitter (who isn’t, these days?) or a little bita extra outrageous. I… Continue reading This and That Pasta Salad
Sip, Snack, Repeat
If you need beer-snacking accessories, steady yourself and maybe grip the wall for support: they’re in the bookstore. I’m not kidding. That’s where I found this “beer accessory” snack container that makes a sunhat look completely unnecessary and ridiculous. Why wear a hat when your snack dish can just be one for your beer? Or… Continue reading Sip, Snack, Repeat
Oh, What a Filling! “Dubai” Chocolate from Costco
Voluptuous viral victuals thrust themselves in my face on Instagram daily, but I usually just move on. Until I met the Dubai chocolate bar. Yes, I’m late to the party, but that’s how much control I’ve shown—and I can’t anymore. I’ve watched so many videos of people cracking open these chocolate bars on social media—and… Continue reading Oh, What a Filling! “Dubai” Chocolate from Costco
Rumming Wild: Rum and Cherry Cola with Rum-Soaked Cherries
Push a barrel of rum under a cherry tree. Do it! You’ll be so happy. I’m not sure if that’s how the Orasella Tiki Cocktail Cherries were invented, but I’m glad someone thought to combine rum and cherries and sell them at a farmers market that Nate and I visited last weekend. While there, we… Continue reading Rumming Wild: Rum and Cherry Cola with Rum-Soaked Cherries
All the Range: Now We’re Cooking!
Is it hot in here, or did I just tell my old cooktop, flambé, sautée, you don’t stay? Yes and yes! I got a new cooktop. Unpopular opinion: I got rid of a gas range to use an electric one instead. Hear me out. 1) I can’t even pretend to be a professional home cook.… Continue reading All the Range: Now We’re Cooking!
Merry Karaoke Bar Cookies
Slap a Santa hat on the karaoke machine and fire it up. These Merry Karaoke Bar Cookies will have you singing in no time. Except, they take a little time to make. It’s a process. One that involves mixing bowls, an oven, a freezer, and more strong Kraken arms, so find yourself a merry Kraken… Continue reading Merry Karaoke Bar Cookies
Fixin' Leaks and Leeks 