My guys were gathered around the TV tonight for the big game! It was unusual in that nobody invited anyone over, but usual in that we enjoyed some delicious homemade Mexican food. Knowing it would be just the four of us, I decided to dive into a somewhat complicated recipe that didn’t serve a lot… Read More
In honor of “Man Day”, the guys around here did absolutely nothing today. And I mean even more nothing than their usual nothing. :-) I don’t think one of them even took of their pjs or combed their hair. We are enjoying a quiet evening at home downing tacos (their request) and watching the game.… Read More
John was bummed to miss hosting what would be his fourth annual Super Bowl party, but I tried to keep things festive if just for the four of us!! I put out a full spread for grazing during tonight’s big game and it was a great night. I, for one, particularly enjoyed consuming all the… Read More
John hosted his friends again for the Super Bowl. Man Day has become more like Teen Day around here, much to Honey’s dismay. :-) I decided to do a nacho bar this year since it is easy, tasty and can be prepared mostly in advance. Rather than doing it downstairs, I set it up in… Read More
When I first shared our Spring dessert centerpiece, it was so much fun to design, use and share that I thought I’d try a new version for each season. Well, this winter version moved from the porch to the basement and was created especially for a crew of teen boys! John invited the 7th grade… Read More
After a brief hiatus (that I will never live down), Man Day was back in 2018. If you’re new here, Man Day was invented by our dear friends and former next door neighbors. It happens on Super Bowl Sunday and consists of the man of the house sleeping in, watching pre-game stuff, gorging on junk… Read More
With the big game on the horizon, I thought it the perfect time to share a “manly” appetizer we’ve been enjoying around here since the fall. This one comes from my friend Lori, who is a fantastic cook and a pro at entertaining a lot of boys. For 2 Large Rolls, You’ll Need: Pizza dough… Read More