About Me

Welcome to my little Squid corner! I'm Cindy, a career writer, photographer, and artist with a passion for regional and international cuisine. If you don't find me hanging out here, hop on over to Our House and Garden. It's filled with advice on cooking, entertaining, decorating, and home improvement - just a few more of my favorite things!

How to Make Mexican Corn and Flour Tortillas

Corn and flour tortillas are incredibly easy to make. Once you've had homemade, you'll feel like you've entered a new food galaxy. Don't get me wrong - I use the store-bought brands and most of them are quite good. But when I have a few minutes and r...

The Complaints Department - Have a Gripe? You're in Good Company!

Hey - are you out there sitting on hold waiting for customer service? Been an hour or so, right? Well, here's a great place to browse while you stay queued for those canned (or unintelligible) answers. We have a lot more than today's customer service...

Tortilla Tips & Recipes

Everyone loves corn and flour tortillas (it should be mandatory for our taste buds). You'll find so many recipes, there's always an excuse to have a great Mexican meal any time you want. You can make them from scratch or buy them. Just dive in and en...

Tips And Recipes For Hosting Terrific Brunches: The Best Brunch-ideas Ever

Hosting a brunch is easy and fun - it's the perfect time of day to share terrific food with friends and family. Here, you'll discover exciting tips, recipes and theme ideas that will give a little extra boost to any casual or formal brunch setting.

Three Rs of Budget Decorating: Refocus, Rearrange & Rotate

While it's fun to purchase new home accessories, it can be equally satisfying to save, especially when we have limited cash - or no budget at all. You can make a dramatic difference in a living space using what you already have. I call this challenge...