I was inspired to concoct this recipe by a Martha Stewart pin for 3 ingredient marinades; the one in particular that caught my eye listed maple, dijon mustard, and thyme. It was described as a maple marinade and, as I do like sweeter flavors, I thought this sounded right up my alley. The fact that … Continue reading Baked Salmon in Maple Marinade
Well, I think it's safe to say that October got away from me. I'd like to say I wasn't posting because I was on such an intense writing streak that I couldn't possibly tear myself away from the project, or because I was so busy doing fabulously exciting things, but alas, that was not the … Continue reading Odds & Ends 10/7-11/2
This week's been a quiet one. I've been doing lots of research—which, when you're writing fantasy isn't so much looking information up as it is thinking long and hard to work out and invent obscure but still accurate world details. I completely understand why J.K. Rowling keeps coming out with Wizarding World content; I can't … Continue reading Odds & Ends 9/23-9/29
I got back into the kitchen this past week. I had a craving for a teriyaki chicken my mom makes using French's French Fried Onions, but my teriyaki sauce was running a little low, so I decided to mix things up a little. If you're bbq chicken fan, but looking for a little variation, this … Continue reading Tangy Onion Chicken
This week's been a quiet, but productive one. I got several days of re-writing in and it felt good. I love being able to take a deep dive into my stories and really soak in the world and the characters. It helps remind me why I loved the idea to begin with and encourages me … Continue reading Odds & Ends 8/19-8/25
Productivity was the name of the game this week. Vacation's over now and it's time to get back into the swing of things, so I was a little impatient to see things getting done. I started off Monday with a surprise insight into a scene I've been struggling to edit for a while, which really … Continue reading Odds & Ends 7/29-8/4