Ripped, Torn, Shredded, Chopped

Part II of the Good Food Series. If you missed the beginning, start here. Herbs These are the sneaky ingredients which give dishes a signature flavor. Whether it is a certain nationality flavor you are after or just the best compliment to your dish, fresh herbs are the best. It does not cost a fortune […]

Cut the Gasoline Budget

Part Vof the Vacation Savings Series. If you missed a segment, start at the beginning. Taking a road trip does not have to break the bank. Many times you can drive to your destination for less than the cost of airfare. The bonus: No expensive rental car. It is all in the preparation. Maintaining your vehicle […]

No Gossip

Nearly every office has one person endlessly hanging on someone else’s cubicle partition rattling off (or entirely fabricating) her version of today’s office drama. Working with a gossip is annoying, but very easy to circumvent with this two-step strategy. Step One “Do not feed the bears.”  Never tell the gossip anything not contained in the office memo […]

Cooking Wine: Why Not

This begins a short series on food. The first segment is “Cooking Wine: Why Not”.  If I ever edited a piece of yours, you know the missing question mark means something significant Some of my followers would rather follow me to the kitchen than the computer screen. As modesty would have it, I am a […]

Ye Olde Road Trip & Train Ride

Part IV of the Vacation Savings Series. If you missed a segment, start at the beginning. If I have to pull over… When I say road trip, which one do you remember? “Mom, he’s looking at me!” “Don’t make me pull over!” “Are we there yet?” “I have to go to the bathroom.” “We are […]