If Buddy the Elf was a Halloween character, that would be my niece. And this would be her motto: Treat every day like Halloween. There’s room for everyone on the naughty list. The best way to spread Halloween fears is to put on your “apocalypse doctor” mask during a global pandemic and head to the … Continue reading
Apocalypse Pasta
Apocalypse Pasta is a dinner thrown together with whatever I had on hand, due to being low on veggies but not making extra trips to the store. Add a little bit of off brand sour cream that no one really liked, powdered ranch dressing powder that I impulse bought at Costco a few months ago, … Continue reading
Snoop Dogg’s Rolls Royce PB Chocolate Chip Cookies
For those that know me, you’ll either describe my musical taste as “questionable” or “AWSOME”!!! I think it’s the latter. I mostly survive on gangster rap and heavy metal, laced with classic rock and R&B. And, I’ve been havin’ Snoop Dogg on my playlist since I was maybe 12. (Translation for people my age: playlist … Continue reading
Peeps S’mores
Yes, you can make smores from Peeps! Continue reading
Day 22 – Locking it Down with CPM
Happy April 75th! Or is it the 99th? How’s everyone doing? Holding it together? Having Zoom meetings while your dog barks at the mail carrier? My dog barks at the mail truck when it stops at every single house on our street. Every house. Every time. Six days a week. I’ve never appreciated rotten deck … Continue reading
Day 18 – Locking it Down with CPM
Yes, yes. Definitely the 97th of March. Only 198 days in April, followed by at least 3 weeks of May. Then we should be caught up with the new shelter in place order for much of the San Francisco Bay area – until May 3. Why do they send this stuff out in the middle … Continue reading
Leftovers on Mini Pizza Night
Got some random leftovers? Put them on mini pizzas! This is a quick pizza dough, as far as pizza dough goes. It is the same dough as Crazy Bread Cheater dough. In about an hour, you’ve got pizza in the oven! Ingredients: 1 cup water, 110 degrees 3 teaspoons sugar 2 ½ teaspoons yeast 2 … Continue reading
Day 15 – Locking it Down with CPM
Did you know if you’re always home doing laundry, you only need to own 3-4 outfits? Pajamas, whatever. Home-school fifth grade is coming along, and school will remain closed until May 1. The school so far has only provided a math and reading packet, which we will complete in no time. I’ve also added spelling … Continue reading
Gummy Worm Waffle
Oh no, she’s waffling again! HAHAHAHA! Waffling is a fun use of any shelter-in-place type activity. For instance -who could forget CPM’s great Waffle Bowl 2016 during Super Bowl 50, when we brought you crazy waffles like the French Bread With Goat Cheese and Chocolate Waffle or the 7-layer Dip Waffle Dilla Waffling can be … Continue reading
Banana Streusel Muffins
Don’t throw out those sad bananas – make muffins. This is the muffin version of Shirley’s Banana Bread. For the batter: 1 ¾ cups flour 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter or shortening 2/3 cup sugar ¾ teaspoon lemon zest (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional) 2 eggs ½ cup … Continue reading