Today is my birthday. I love my birthday. I don't gripe about getting older because aging is a privilege. Imagine the alternative... I am fortunate to have never wanted for anything. I have always had a loving family, good meals on my table, a safe place to lay my head, and a … [Read more...] about What You Can Give for My Birthday
food
I made this from Pinterest. – Wordless Wednesday
Taste This! – The Delicious Sequel
I am lucky to have friends who cook. I am unlucky that they live far away. Luckily, my friend Jennie has a cookbook coming out next year. It's called City Girl, Country Kitchen. And trust me, I just spent the weekend in her city kitchen and ate some fantastic country fare. You … [Read more...] about Taste This! – The Delicious Sequel
Teach Kids About Food
Every time I eat lunch with my sons in their school cafeteria, I am amazed and saddened (and a little bit sickened) by what kids are eating. School lunch is notoriously bad. Adding pink slime to the equation is downright poisonous and an abominable disservice to our children. But … [Read more...] about Teach Kids About Food
Dessert Pizza
My life is full of first world problems. I might be the only cook I know who doesn't own a stand mixer. I have been coveting one for years, but Santa apparently doesn't think I've been a good girl. Mac Daddy refuses to buy me kitchen gadgets for Mother's Day or my birthday … [Read more...] about Dessert Pizza
I’ve Been Writing
I've been busy around the blogosphere lately. I'd love for you to check out the other sites I write for. You'll continue to find scoop, rants, and musings here at Dirt & Noise too. I'm not abandoning ship...more like adding to my fleet. TypeAParent: Here's a recipe for a … [Read more...] about I’ve Been Writing
Local Artist Helps NC Food Bank
There's nothing that breaks my heart more than childhood hunger. The sadness is deepened when it's afflicting children close to me, children I know. I, as just one person, can only do so much. There is always the issue of dignity so simply giving a handout is not an adequate … [Read more...] about Local Artist Helps NC Food Bank