March 27, 2013

Planning for Easter Dinner

Why yes, Easter DOES come early this year. In fact, it nearly snuck up on me and caught me out! Fortunately, keeping things simple has been my theme for this year, so I’m not too worried. PLUS, I have a long and rich history of great Easter treats in my file. Today would be a great day to start thinking about dyeing eggs. Last year I wrote about using silk …Read More

Last Minute Planning for your Super Bowl Party!
February 3, 2013

Last Minute Planning for your Super Bowl Party!

Why yes, yes, tomorrow is Super Bowl Sunday. My true confession is this: we don’t watch the Super Bowl. We …Read More

How do YOU Celebrate the New Year?
December 29, 2012

How do YOU Celebrate the New Year?

You know by now that I’m not actually asking about fireworks or football games or dancing or Times Square, right? …Read More

Baking Better Bread
December 27, 2012

Baking Better Bread

This bread looks pretty good, right? It’s not homemade but it’s whole wheat. In fact, the packaging says that it’s …Read More

It’s NOT too late to Make Christmas Delicious!
December 24, 2012

It’s NOT too late to Make Christmas Delicious!

Have you, at any time in the last week, woken up feeling like Christmas (and all it entails) was rushing at …Read More

Eggnog Holiday Fudge
December 24, 2012

Eggnog Holiday Fudge

I wanted to find one new recipe this holiday season and this is it. We’ve been drinking delicious eggnog for …Read More

Thanksgiving Dinner: Panic and Frenzy
November 15, 2012

Thanksgiving Dinner: Panic and Frenzy

Okay, not ACTUALLY panic and frenzy yet….but it could happen. Most years we try to spend most of the month …Read More

Reviving Sourdough Starter: the Importance of Backing-up AND of Sharing
October 22, 2012

Reviving Sourdough Starter: the Importance of Backing-up AND of Sharing

  This. This is why it is so important to have a backup sourdough starter hanging out in the back …Read More

Gluten-free Brownies
September 10, 2012

Gluten-free Brownies

I’ve always got my eye out for recipes for homemade gluten-free treats, especially recipes that don’t call for lots of …Read More

Crunchy Toasted Chickpeas
August 28, 2012

Crunchy Toasted Chickpeas

I’m always looking for better ways to make crunchy, salty snacks and I promise, this recipe is a keeper! Seriously, …Read More

Our Summer Faves
August 21, 2012

Our Summer Faves

It’s that time of year again…yes, the back-t0-school, end-of-the-summer, what-do-I-do-with-all-this-great-produce?  time of year! I love hanging out at the local …Read More

Grab-and-Go Miniature Lasagnas
August 16, 2012

Grab-and-Go Miniature Lasagnas

  Homemade lasagna is one of our favorite meals and our love for the dish actually inspired this recipe. The …Read More

How to Make a Single Brownie in One Minute!
August 7, 2012

How to Make a Single Brownie in One Minute!

Okay, this is a cool and very dangerous little recipe. Just warning you! This recipe makes a single, homemade brownie …Read More

Spicy Broccoli Chicken Stir-fry
July 31, 2012

Spicy Broccoli Chicken Stir-fry

We’ve reached that point in our summer when all my adventuring kids start wandering home, looking for some delicious home-cooked …Read More

So what’s the deal with Duck Eggs?
July 24, 2012

So what’s the deal with Duck Eggs?

  We need to talk about duck eggs. Years ago I discovered duck eggs and have been on the lookout …Read More

Introducing “Cut it OUT!”
July 23, 2012

Introducing “Cut it OUT!”

We want to introduce you to a dear friend: Kate Megill. Kate is one of those women….you know the kind….that …Read More

In Which We Confess to Being Serious Rick Bayless Groupies
July 17, 2012

In Which We Confess to Being Serious Rick Bayless Groupies

All right, I’ll confess. We are shamelessly besotted with Rick Bayless, television chef. Actually, to be precise, with his recipes. …Read More

Spinach and Shrimp: a Light Summer Supper
July 10, 2012

Spinach and Shrimp: a Light Summer Supper

We’ve been having some beastly hot weather lately and I’ve been on the hunt for dinner ideas that do NOT …Read More

Italian Chicken Stew (or cleaning out the fridge before vacation!)
July 3, 2012

Italian Chicken Stew (or cleaning out the fridge before vacation!)

Do you ever look in the fridge the day before you leave on vacation and think, “What in the world …Read More

How to Cook Fresh Kale: Sauteed with Garlic, Shrimp and Vegetables
June 26, 2012

How to Cook Fresh Kale: Sauteed with Garlic, Shrimp and Vegetables

Okay, I have a confession. I really struggle to enjoy kale. I’m okay with kale chips and the very occaisional …Read More

A Few of Our Favorite Foodies
June 20, 2012

A Few of Our Favorite Foodies

Are cookbooks obsolete? Some days it kind of feels like it! I’m not ready to get rid of all my …Read More

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