Author Archives: ktheidtke
A Bestie Came to Town
Please excuse the quality of the photo. It was taken at night, in the garage (after a glass, or 3 ,of wine), as we listened to The Boss on E Street radio on XM Sirius radio sing “Glory Days.” It … Continue reading
From the Food Rejection Files
My youngest houligan is 16. And he is a jackass, a DELIGHT (!) when it comes to cooking for him. The meal dictatorship I was running when my older three were at home is now clearly defunct. They all knew early … Continue reading
On Saturday, We Marched
12,689 steps of marching to be exact. But who’s counting? On Saturday, I marched with 2 of the houligans and some of their friends in the the Los Angeles Women’s March. We marched to support every Human Rights issue known … Continue reading
Comfort Food: Pasta 101
Who is need of comfort food right now??? I am. That’s who! I’m in a fight with myself. I’m trying to drop lbs., and working my butt off (hopefully, literally) doing pilates and walking. However, the winter weather and current … Continue reading
When Sometimes You are Left Out of the Family You Created(Sad Emoji)
As I’ve stated before, due to special circumstances (read: substances) associated with my divorce, I was granted full custody of my 4 children when my marriage crashed and burned dissolved many years ago. Due to the nature of why I was able … Continue reading
One Kid at a Time
Sitting here, reflecting on my weekend over a cup of coffee in the Harrods cup my daughter brought back from her holiday sojourn to the continent. I’m not a huge collector, but the girls have gotten into a cute … Continue reading
Vinegar Chicken Thighs
It’s been ‘chilly’ and ‘rainy’ down here in our usually sunny So Cal. Again, I won’t share the temps or rainfall totals* for fear of retaliation from my more weather challenged friends, but dang it, I’ve been cold. Cold and … Continue reading
The Holidays are OVER! WHOOT WHOOT! (Who’s with me?)
When you are happy the holidays are over and you’re still kicking…
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Shopping my Fridge: 2017
I’ve been really trying to cut back on my grocery bill. I spend waaaay too much on groceries for a household of two. Cooking is my entertainment, my hobby, my sanctuary and my reward. I love to cook. However, … Continue reading
So. Over. Pumpkin Bread.
***Please excuse the wonky pic. This cake is moist! And little Miss Impatient cut into it waaay too soon*** There. I said it. Pumpkin bread has a very short shelf life for me. And once we blew through Thanksgiving, I was … Continue reading
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