I was making dinner tonight and Keegan was watching me cut cilantro. He asked why I wasn't using the roller coaster. At first I had no idea what he was talking about. Then it dawned on me that he was talking about the herb cutter. He's right, what was I thinking? He may not like gourmet food but he sure knows his way around kitchen implements.
By the by, I was making the next installment in our world tour of meatloaf, Rio Grande Meat Loaf, which was spicy but good. I forgot the salsa that is suggested as a serving option but the corn on the cob helped cut the bite.
Last night we made Marinated Salmon with Mango-Kiwi Relish which was excellent and will definitely be served again. It was great for lunch today too. The night before we did a repeat recipe, Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine, that it turns out we made last year at this time. It is also good as leftovers.

Alisa. 37. New Hampshire. Married for two years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my four and a half year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (5). Gushingly in love with our baby boy Harper(born June 10). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.

Smoke's Chili
Yield 12 servings (serving size: 1 cup chili, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 1 tablespoon cheese)
Ingredients
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
3 1/2 pounds lean, boned chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups chopped green bell pepper
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