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Punxsutawney Phil and Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies
Here’s where we’re at: At 4 a.m. tomorrow the alarm clock that sits a foot away from Greg’s head will go off. It will be too early for NPR’s Early Edition, so we’ll wake to an unfamiliar, monotone...
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Groundhog Day Part 2 and Smoky Sriracha Almonds
Last night at dinner Greg asked me what I planned to share here at Bob Vivant in my next blog post. “Those smoky almonds that you fell hard for this weekend,” I answered, hoping my tone masked the...
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Pushing Buttons and Pan de Higo (Spanish Fig Loaf)
This Spanish fig treat, known as pan de higo, pushes a lot of my buttons–the good buttons, not the ones our moms or bosses push that send us into immediate bouts of self loathing. For me, pan de higo...
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Good Underwear and Chilled White Grape and Almond Soup
“And put on good underwear!” Mom hollered from the kitchen. Her screeching voice was muffled by the distance that separated her from my bedroom sanctuary where I was dressing myself for a trip to the...
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Thanksgiving Through My Crystal Ball and Chocolate Glazed Walnut Cake
The countdown to Thanksgiving has begun. Here’s a preview of what’s in store as we prepare to host our 13th annual family celebration. I’ll kick off the week with a fit of denial. Even though the...
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Kitchen Essentials and Coconut Curry Cashews
“What are your kitchen must-haves?” From earnest bachelorettes to moms out for an overdue girl’s night out to corporate executives bringing together their staff for a team-building event, this is the...
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Labels and Sea Salt Almond Crisps
I’m a fan of labels. The ones on my groceries alert me to the sneaky ways manufacturers add sugar to my food, along with a host of other questionable ingredients. Peek in my fridge, pantry, or...
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