My Dog is Chelsea

Let me start by saying: I am beyond grateful to even have health insurance in the first place. I want that to be absolutely clear.
However.
I am absolutely frustrated with Kaiser Permanente. First this, while trying to schedule an appointment yesterday:
Customer Service Rep: It looks like you still haven’t chosen a primary care provider.
Me: Yeah, well, [...]

[Read more →]

I’m sure you’ve all seen that “25 things about me” tag on Facebook. I hate tags, always have. BUT! On Culinate, there’s been a “25 food things” going around that I couldn’t resist. Here are some of mine (because 25 is far too many):
1. I detest eggplant. Do not feed it to me in any [...]

[Read more →]

I didn’t win the stand mixer contest. I know, I know! How could that be? It’s heartbreaking! In the span of two weeks, I added 42 new friends (way more than anyone else, as far as I can tell), and yet, the odds were still against me.
It’s somewhat devastating, actually. I had already starting [...]

[Read more →]

Behold! My first YouTube videos with my new digital camera:
Calla does the Crazy Run
Wet sand: a great way to dry off

[Read more →]

I need your help. NEED it. Like, really badly. For this:

Here’s the thing: I have wanted one of these retro-looking KitchenAid stand mixers since before I even had a kitchen to put it in. Heck, since before I even knew how to bake! Yes—it’s true, I have a hand-held mixer, and he is a great [...]

[Read more →]