Monkey Business
The New Year is upon us! We are very ready to turn the page and welcome a new year, new adventures and renewed spirit. We had a fabulous Christmas this year, well four Christmas celebrations, each just...
View ArticleReining in the New Year
Happy 2013! Personally, I for one couldn’t be happier that we’re in a New Year. I don’t think the changing calendar has ever been quite as symbolic as this past holiday was for us and we wanted to make...
View ArticleChefDad at the Bat
It looked extremely rocky for the Mudville nine that day; The score stood two to four , with but one inning left to play. So when Cooney died at second, and Burroughs did the same, A pallor wreathed...
View ArticleY’all Ready for This – Chopped Challenge II
Do I even need to post the link to the song? Or is it already thumping through your brains? Y’all ready for this…That’s right, it’s time for our annual Chopped Challenge live blogging event! (Make sure...
View ArticleCleaning House
We’re gearing up for next weekend’s Chopped Challenge. The votes are rolling in and last I checked we had some pretty good neck-to-neck races. Don’t worry though, there’s still time to get your votes...
View ArticleBring It On – Chopped Challenge 2013
The big day is here! And no, we don’t mean the Super Bowl. The winning baskets are in and we are ready to go. After a marathon shopping adventure (we finished as the grocery store was turning off its...
View ArticleDifficult Choices – The Appetizer Basket
Choices. We face them every day. Some are small choices like what to wear today (although that’s never a simple choice for Miss A), some are a bit more monumental involving career, love, children, etc....
View ArticleJumping Beans – Main Course Basket
Last week we talked about difficult choices. Well, apparently our main course basket from our Chopped Challenge was full of difficult choices because the winning basket which was contributed by Kelly...
View ArticleJust Desserts – The Dessert Basket
Today is the last post from our Chopped Challenge 2013. And what better way to celebrate and spread some cheer than with desserts. I hope you’ve enjoyed following along as much as we enjoyed the event....
View ArticleBlast from the Past
Hi all! While we’re on our little siesta, we thought we’d share a few of our older posts that some of you may not have seen or may have forgotten. I also thought it would be a good time to share with...
View ArticleThoughts of Summer
I realize that most people are still thinking about spring. It’s so close after all. Even if there is still snow on the ground. Miss A, however, she’s our summer girl and keeps asking when it will be...
View ArticleIt’s Gunna be a Bright Bright Sun Shiny Day
Somewhere in the world it will be bright and sunny. I don’t think that will be in our neck of the woods though. In fact the sun seems to be in hiding this month making for quite the dreary March. So we...
View ArticleMarch Madness is upon us
While the rest of the nation has been filling out their brackets with their favorite college basketball teams, we’ve been stuffing our brackets (and bellies) with French Toast. About this time last...
View ArticleSpring in Our Step
Today we’ve got a special team post from both Mike and I. I’ll let him start with the March Madness update: Like millions of office workers around the nation, we’ve taken a break from our regular...
View ArticleLike kissing your…brother?
An oft-repeated quote in sports goes like this: “A tie is like kissing your sister.” A google search attributes the origin of the quote to former Texas football coach Darryl Royal, Alabama coach Bear...
View ArticleRejuvenation
Today’s post is going to be quick and easy. You see, you may notice a few changes on the blog today – a new look, new features and finally…index pages! As most bloggers know, changes like that are not...
View ArticleFifteens
Remember this classic scene from Seinfeld? Well, thanks to Mr. N we now know that this would be illegal in Thailand. Yep. That’s right – there’s no going commando in this part of the world. You see, as...
View ArticleSlow It Down
That’s exactly what we need to do – in a week or so – slow down. Right now we are in the midst of an all out crazy few weeks. Last week was a major event at work – that came off with much success, then...
View ArticleLand of Smiles
Spring has arrived! Well, at least the dandelions have. I know they are weeds and not necessarily desirable in the front lawns of suburbia, but how can you not smile looking at a sea of beautiful...
View ArticleRed, White and BBQ
Don’t you just love a good rivalry? Growing up we had some intense baseball rivalries in the family. Dad is a Cubs fan. Period. My sister and I, well naturally we grew up as Cub fans. Grandma, on the...
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