In our kitchen, smaller is better

In a New York City kitchen, smaller is always better. We have lived without a toaster oven because we simply couldn’t find one small enough. And we’ve avoided getting things like a Kitchenaid mixer, a rice cooker, or a crock pot because they’re all too big.
That’s why I was thrilled to receive these two gifts [...]

My iPhone can beat up your iPhone

When I bought my iPhone, I also spent $50 on a heavy duty case. If that seems excessive, you should know that I have a habit of dropping phones. Here’s a photo–and please, don’t be jealous just because my iPhone is tougher than yours.

Can the iPhone save us money?

Well, we did it. We got iPhones. I did it first, but once I made the move it was only a matter of time before Jon became too jealous and went out and got one for himself.
My contract with T-mobile ran out in May, and I was planning to make the switch as soon as [...]

A great, cheap chicken & pasta recipe

Jon made an amazing chicken and pasta dish last night, almost exclusively with food we always keep on hand. It was truly, truly fantastic. As I’ve mentioned before, Jon doesn’t really do the whole “recipe” thing so I’ll do my best to describe his methods.
Put water on to boil the pasta (we used penne).
Dust some chicken [...]