Monthly Archives: January 2026

Given that I was feeling better yesterday I showered and dressed with the intent of leaving the house. Then I realized that I didn’t want to be out in the cold, didn’t want to deal with traffic, nor did I … Continue reading →

Instead of cooking a recipe from a book last night, I cooked one from a website — Stick of Butter Chicken. It was really good, but made far too much for a singleton. If/When I make this again I will … Continue reading →

I had a good morning volunteering with Trees Atlanta on Saturday morning and was surprised when I crashed for an hour’s sleep after eating lunch upon my return home. Yesterday started with me waking up fighting a cold, sneezing and … Continue reading →

I’m busy getting nothing done. Wordle: six, my starter was INSET

I have nothing. Wordle: five, my starter was DIRTY

Excellent lunch with beer with ITP-Reader Barb at Schoolhouse yesterday. I wanted to make “Ham and Bean Soup” from “‘I Love My Instant Pot’ Affordable Meals” by Aileen Clark last night. However, I’m having a hard time finding a bone-in … Continue reading →

Once again I hit it out of the park with my dinner, this time “Drunken Noodles with Chicken” from “The Complete Cooking for Two” by America’s Test Kitchen. If/When I make this dish again I will include thinly sliced onions … Continue reading →

I made “Hoisin-Glazed Baby Back Ribs” from “Milk Street Instant Pot” by Christopher Kimball for dinner on Friday. Unfortunately there was a bit of a cock up because the recipe didn’t specify a cup of water in the ingredients list, … Continue reading →

Because I didn’t do a road trip yesterday, though I did get my bike ride, I was home for dinner. Instead of eating leftovers I made another Barbsagna using up a lot of pantry staples. I also did something out … Continue reading →

Continuing this week’s inadvertent “Project Week” theme, I will introduce another project which has gotten underway; this one is an art project… I have long been fascinated by inscriptions in books, as well as the words which are written on … Continue reading →