Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Cashew Chicken Stir Fry: My Favorite!
I've been SUCH a slacker lately on cooking. I went through a really ambitious phase and somehow it has slackened. Part of that is because whenever I find recipes I want to make, they always require some ingredient I don't have. Or...require me to spend extra money on...
The Funk
I've been in a funk -- and I really need to get out of it. I am always hesitant to use the blog to express personal issues but, I'm me and I'm not one to keep everything private (obviously!). Every winter, I seem to get "the winter blues." Officially known as...
Make Juice Not War
Thanks for the juicer, Linds!I came out pretty well present-wise this year. I got several things I'm still learning how to use, including a food processor, a running watch and a juicer. Actually, I figured out the juicer pretty well this morning -- and it's like...
A Blessed Christmas Day
Our family -- minus Cef (he's overseas working hard!)It was a very Merry Christmas yesterday for our family! We woke up and had our traditional Christmas breakfast, cooked by Dad. It included hash browns, egg casserole and some amazing fluffy biscuits, of which I ate...
Lights in the City
Last night was a special treat! Rick and I went out to dinner with his sister and her husband in downtown Indianapolis. Even though I lived in Indiana most of my life, I never did much exploring in our capitol city. Sandy had the great idea for a carriage ride around...
Home for the Holidays
I've been in Indiana for three days and have loved every second. The minute I cross into Bloomington, I'm home and I'm happy. After a rough 9-hour night drive from DC, we made it to Rick's sister's house in Avon and proceeded throughout the entire next day on only 2...