Pirate Jeni: Singer of Songs, Player of Things with Strings

  • It might have been a little windy last night

    It might have been a little windy last night

    A big bang woke me up…. turns out my neighbor’s grill got blown over. I expect a lot of trees will be down on the roads this morning

  • A New Addition

    A New Addition

      Hi, I’m on a social media break so I’ll only see comments here on the blog and not on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr.  If there is a question or comment that you want me to see right away, the blog is the place to do it.   I’m back to Social Media (maybe) on November…

  • We are all in this together

    We are all in this together

      Currently, I’m taking a month away from Social Media. If you found this story because of a tweet or a Facebook post, it’s through the magic of WordPress’s “Publicize” feature. I had been contemplating taking a break for a few reasons but the one that pushed it over for me was the “Me Too”…

  • Brew U a the CIA

    Brew U a the CIA

    On Saturday, I spent a good chunk of time at the Culinary Institute of America at their Brew U Beer and Food Festival and I was in a bit of a brain fog all day Sunday but it was worth it… I’ve been to the CIA for a day workshop but this was the first…

  • Cinnamon Apple Twist Bread

    Cinnamon Apple Twist Bread

    Did you know that King Arthur Flour does a Bake Along every month? Me either! I stumbled upon it on Instagram and I was like well, I know I have to fit back into my shorts for December (headed to Florida for week) but dammit.. I wanted to make this Cinnamon Apple Twist Bread. You…

  • I am unfamiliar with this method of cake making

    I am unfamiliar with this method of cake making

    When I make a cake, I usually do the “cream butter and sugar, add eggs, add dry ingredients and bake” I am unfamiliar with this “dump everything in and beat the hell out of it” method. I honestly am befuddled.  What if I over mix it? What if the butter doesn’t integrate? (which is what…

  • Sometimes I’m really dumb about plants

    Sometimes I’m really dumb about plants

    Recently, LB and I were in Lowes looking for a houseplant and stumbled upon this really cool looking cactus.  It was purple and at first, I was like “is this fake”? and then I thought about the cactus I had at home with a purple flower on top and I thought, well… maybe they hybridized…

  • After all this time – a new Stu Fuch’s album

    After all this time – a new Stu Fuch’s album

    You guys.. I’m so excited!  You remember way back when I met Stu Fuchs at Old Songs and had a transcendental experience?  You don’t?   Ok.. let me  refresh your memory.  Did you go read that?  Ok, good..  You didn’t?  Fine.. be like that.  Here.. have the video. He’s the guy on the didgeridoo that…

  • Inside Out Carrot Cake Cookies

    Inside Out Carrot Cake Cookies

    So, here it is.   The Inside Out Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe for your next pot luck or emotional eating party.