It has been such a hectic few weeks around here! One of my favorite tricks when things are extra busy is to roast a whole chicken on a Sunday. This way you have meat to use in meals all week. It eliminates so much mess and time from the cooking process for the rest of … Continue reading
I don’t know what makes this such a good meal to serve after a zombie attack. Maybe because each person gets their own pie, making it personal and special. Maybe we all just need something warm and comforting. I can’t say for sure, all I know is that it works. Here’s my recipe for all-purpose, … Continue reading
I don’t know about you, but after a day full of Valentine’s Day mischief-making, my skin always breaks out. If you too have the tendency towards oily skin, I recommend using the dearly departed Mrs. Silver’s egg white facial masque. Mrs. Silver was a close friend of mine before she was overtaken by zombies last spring. She really … Continue reading
One of the inconvenient things about our new world is that we have no good way of predicting big winter storms. When a giant snowstorm hits, it is almost always unexpected. Today the snow is falling and it looks like we might have a foot before it is over. Of course, we’ve already outlined some … Continue reading
In a world with zombies, cannibals, marauders and rabid dogs there is an even more insidious foe that must be eradicated during the winter months: dry skin. For this reason, I’ve decided to share my coffee scrub recipe. As a devoted coffee drinker, I always have a fresh supply of used coffee grounds handy. (Another … Continue reading
I stole this recipe from my fellow junior league member Miss Li, may she rest in peace. She used this recipe to win the hearts of all of her male conquests (she had many) before dying a gruesome death in 2019. Her tart recipe, however, lives on. Ingredients: (As always, feel free to use substitutions … Continue reading
Here’s my recipe for apology cookies. Miss E is starting to come around and I credit at least 60% of my success to these sweet little treats. Makes 3-4 dozen Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar (You can substitute white sugar mixed with a little molasses if … Continue reading
Over the past four days, nearly all of the adults in my survival shelter have come down with the flu save for Mr. Silver and myself. Since Mr. Silver is useless in everything that does not involve origami and/or tea drinking, this means that I’ve been the resident nurse while the colony recovers. Caretaking is … Continue reading
As you know, I pride myself on my excellent hygiene, both physical and mental. With routine zed extermination being such a part of our everyday lives, it takes extra care to wash the gore of the day off of us. Furthermore, since running water is a luxury of the past, it is even more critical to make sure … Continue reading
Gracious Living in a Zombie World: A Ladies’ Handbook 