Don’t throw that can out! Give them a new lease on life with some innovative ideas. I was inspired after buying an extra large can of tomatoes from Costco. After the can was empty, it seemed a shame to throw it out. So I put my […]
Nov 212011
Nov 192011
This is the meal to make when you’re craving that Sunday supper that tastes like you spent all day slaving over the stove. I found a perfect compromise with Ina Garten’s Bolognese recipe. The good news is that it only takes weekday effort to make. I was […]
Nov 162011
I’m sharing one of my secret steak marinades today! That’s right. It’ll be floating in cyber space forever now. I rarely order steak out at a restaurant because I think my version tastes just as good, if not better. My secret ingredient is espresso. It adds a subtle […]
Nov 142011
So who is Mr. Nish? He’s a professional photographer teaching at San Francisco City College, who also happens to be my dad. Basically if he’d like it, most photography buffs would too. Enjoy “monitor shopping” as I like to call it (window shopping is like, so 1990’s!). If any of my dad’s students out there […]
Nov 122011
This weeks Sunday soup is perfect to get your teenagers engaged in the kitchen. It’s easy enough to make, and the end results will make them want to cook more! My nephew (a die hard soup lover) and my son, whipped up a corn chowder this week. The recipe […]
Nov 112011
Drum roll please…ta dah! This is my fifth idea, of my week long series on how to gift money. Who wouldn’t love some money to burn? Guilt free spending at it’s best. Get a matchbook and fill it with some […]
Nov 102011
How to gift money idea number four, makes me want to sing! This is the perfect gift for music lovers. You simply take a blank cd case and fill the cover page with money. Get creative and make a monogram or funky design using the […]
Nov 092011
Who doesn’t knead a little dough? This is my favorite way to gift money. I know it’s a little cheesy, but it sure is fun! Here’s what to do: Purchase pre-made pizza dough at a store like Trader Joes or make your own. Get together a clear […]
Nov 082011
Day two of my five day series unveils money origami. The problem is, at least for me, is it can be complex to make. I finally found one that I was able to make in less than 5 minutes on my first try! It’s […]
Nov 072011
You may have guessed it, money! That’s right, good old cash. I know this is something everyone can use. I usually opt for the gift card, but with so many businesses going under, I’m turning to cash more and more these days. My nephew is graduating in December from High School. Since the […]
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