Posted by KarenCooking on May 9, 2012 · 11 Comments
I’m at the tail-end of a kitchen remodel that has, so far, lasted five weeks. For more than half that time, the kitchen has been unusable. No running water. No cupboards. No counter space. No oven or cooktop. No place to put our mail or school papers when we come home! Forget preparing food; we … Read more
Posted by KarenCooking on February 29, 2012 · 5 Comments
In anticipation of our upcoming kitchen remodel, we’re trying something new – dining in the dining room. Our kitchen has an eating area, but with the redesign we’ll incorporate a working island into that space. The island will have a counter overhang with two or three kitchen stools, but it won’t accommodate family meals. We … Read more
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Posted by KarenCooking on February 22, 2012 · 1 Comment
I find myself very distracted from my blog writing lately. I haven’t quit cooking; I’m still trying three or four new recipes each week. Instead, I find my mind (and time) seduced by a whole slew of other diversions. The tempters: Food writing. My husband understands that I crave mental sustenance just as much as … Read more
