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Book Update: I finished this week’s lesson in Positive Psychology in Creativity, Aesthetics and Genius. Several videos and commentaries were hosted by Sir Ken Robinson, an education reformer who argues that school is killing creativity. The discussion also includes the rise of the ADHD diagnosis and he argues that the current conforming school system is …
After making the Mexican Beef Casserole, I was reminded of this classic that I have made over and over again since 2003 when “Quick Cooking” originally published the recipe. It was published again in “Taste of Home’s Most Requested Recipes”. I can see why! This is a pretty fast and easy dish that is great …
Happy last day of January! We have had some hits and misses in the recipe department this week. I have two Mexican casserole recipes and the second one, Taco Lasagna, will be up on my blog in a couple days. Reading Update: I found a book referenced in my Positive Psychology class called “The Positive Power …
Recent Reads: I finished “The Boy with the Striped Pajamas” by John Boyne as part of my Young Adult reading list. It was really good and I advise everyone to read it. Please make sure you have tissues towards the end. The perspective on the holocaust is powerful and the questions that the author brings …
Book update: I finished “Real Education” by Charles Murray yesterday. He has 4 “simple truths” that he discusses: ability varies, half of children are below average, too many people go to college and our future depends on our brightest. Now, some of these may sound harsh, but you really need to read the full description …
I forgot how easy enchiladas are really. They don’t have many ingredients and seem relatively healthy. The sauce I purchased at Trader Joe’s. It doesn’t have a heat rating, but I would call it medium heat. A little hot, but not burning my mouth. Feel free to double this recipe for a 13×9″ standard pan. …
Well, we are back from Las Vegas. Actually, we went to the Mexican restaurant there and these fajitas tasted BETTER than theirs. I kid you not. These fajitas are awesome and I can’t wait to have people over for dinner because this will definitely be one of my go-to recipes. Notes: What I learned while …
My husband is out of town this week. Either I’ll bake everything under the sun, or be too busy to post. I’m not sure! It will probably depend on if I get a part in “South Pacific” that I auditioned for yesterday. I’ll be depressed or elated. Only time will tell…. Back to food… My …
I loved looking at Alton Brown’s Enchilada Lasagna, but I just didn’t have the time to make the sauce and I don’t normally have cumin seeds laying around to toast. Therefore, loosely based on the method he used, I came up with a easier and inexpensive method of making this dish. Everything can be purchased …
I am not a big fan of frying food or fried food. It probably has something to do with when I was about ten years old and ate a funnel cake. About 15 minutes later, I went on a ride called the “salt and pepper shakers” where you get tossed around vertically on the long …
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