My husband will freely tell you that my obsession with bowls is getting out of hand. What used to be an enthus

Spoiler alert: Today's post is brought to you by the letter C as in Chocolate and the number 1,000,000 as in h

This post is sponsored by Hillshire Farm** Up until now, there's been exactly one way we've eaten sausage for

The other night as we were going to bed, I let out an exasperated, "winter sucks!" As if he could read my mind

When you insist on experimenting with new recipes every single week, there are occasional meals when you and y

When Lucas got his wisdom teeth extracted a few weeks ago, I knew I'd spend the weekend nursing him back to h

We're a very traditional family when it comes to holiday meals. For Thanksgiving, an enormous roasted bird sit

With the husband asleep on the couch all weekend after getting his wisdom teeth yanked out, I spent two full d

Even though my poor circulation is not a big fan of the cold, one of winter's redeeming factors is soup. This

Since we're back in the US now, I thought I'd share a recipe that screams "America!" And what's more American

I’m a girl who loves her kitchen tools. I’m crazy for my food processor, I smile every time I use my switc

This week was a big first for me. My first time passing out candy to little people dressed in bizarre outfits.

When we moved into our new place, we promised our friends that we'd throw a barbecue not long after. We also t

Summer weather finally rolled in to the East Bay a couple of weeks ago. And just as quickly departed this week

The good news? I've been writing up a storm. Even though the husband has been in China for the past week and I

I've been in a rut with my dissertation lately. When you're in a rut, you reflect. Reflect on what's keeping y

There was a time when “suicide” was my fountain soda of choice. Because who doesn’t love Pepsi, Sprite,

How many potlucks with piles of freshly baked flour-filled goodies must a person like me endure? Pure torture

I accidentally ate mac and cheese this weekend. It was not a moment of weakness where I thought, "oh, screw it

When the doorbell rings and you find a 2-foot tall little girl standing there holding an armful of fresh zucch

"Golly, it was hot this weekend!" said everyone everywhere. Usually it doesn't hit the hundreds in Chico until

On each plate at the reception, we had a "Letter to the Bride & Groom" Madlib to entertain guests while we

YAHOO!! I tied the knot this weekend! You're lookin' at the new Mrs. Menanix. Despite the hotel shuttle that p

Oh hi there. Long time no see. I’ve been spending my days and nights wedding planning (and bridal showering

I went to a dessert party last night. Every year during finals, my late advisor would host a dessert party at

Alright guys, the month of experimenting in the kitchen begins! After weeks of complaining about studying, I f

With my head buried in books for the past few weeks I've had very little time to emerge to make dinner. On day

Guys, I know I've been a bit distant this month. Just know it's not you, it's me. August has been a big month,

Cheers! He got down on one knee. I said yes. We kissed. The end. Let's toast! Not enough details? Here's the s

Hold on to your seat, I'm about to tell you something wild. I pickled strawberries. That's right, I took sweet

I've been holding out on you. While I have been able to squeeze in a bit of time in the kitchen, finding tim

In a move that makes everyone around feel inferior and unaccomplished, my classmate Dan passed his qualifying