Category Archives: musings

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

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

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

Where to Eat on Vacation: North Carolina’s High Country
June 18, 2012

Where to Eat on Vacation: North Carolina’s High Country

Laura’s post on what to eat when you’re vacationing in California’s Sierra Nevada got me thinking about some of the …Read More

Where to eat on vacation:  California’s Sierra Nevada
June 12, 2012

Where to eat on vacation: California’s Sierra Nevada

One of the pressing concerns for summer-time eats is “Where do we eat while we’re on vacation?”  At least, that’s …Read More

Introducing: Sweets, Delicious Treats
June 10, 2012

Introducing: Sweets, Delicious Treats

It’s always a privilege to introduce my excellent, cool, talented friends to other excellent, cool, talented friends. Today, I want …Read More

Our first giveaway: Eggland’s Best Eggs
June 7, 2012

Our first giveaway: Eggland’s Best Eggs

Yes, this is a fairly small giveaway compared to some of the amazing giveaways you see out in the wide …Read More

Summer in My Sister’s Kitchen
June 4, 2012

Summer in My Sister’s Kitchen

We’re back! A few of our friends have pointed out that it’s been nearly a month since anything has stirred …Read More

(French Onion Soup 2) Water for Onions
February 8, 2012

(French Onion Soup 2) Water for Onions

I have a great friend named Catherine who has forgotten more about food that I will ever learn. Every time …Read More

Looking Ahead to 2012
January 10, 2012

Looking Ahead to 2012

I’m not real big on New Year’s Resolutions (although I did have some fun thinking about what kind of New …Read More

Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas!

  Merry Christmas from Barb and Laura to all our readers and the family and friends who grace our kitchens!

Saving Money on Groceries
September 25, 2011

Saving Money on Groceries

Sometimes my grocery money disappears so fast it’s almost as if we’ve been gobbling dollar bills and quarters for dinner! …Read More

Planning Food for the 4th of July
June 27, 2011

Planning Food for the 4th of July

When I was growing up, some of our best parties happened on the 4th of July. We’d grill hamburgers or …Read More

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
May 8, 2011

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!

We want to take this opportunity to wish our mom a very happy Mother’s Day! Mom taught both of us …Read More

Tuscan-style Chicken with Italian Sauteed Beans
April 18, 2011

Tuscan-style Chicken with Italian Sauteed Beans

I have another recipe for you from one of the MOPS moms that I have the privilege of hanging out with …Read More

Munching with MOPS: Marcia’s Honey-Dijon Salmon
March 25, 2011

Munching with MOPS: Marcia’s Honey-Dijon Salmon

As I’ve mentioned before, I spend Tuesday mornings with a great group of young moms in our local MOPS (Mothers …Read More

Munching with MOPS: Kim’s Mustard-topped Salmon
March 24, 2011

Munching with MOPS: Kim’s Mustard-topped Salmon

I have another recipe for you from one of the MOPS moms that I have the privilege of hanging out …Read More

Munching with MOPS: Roberta’s Roasted Beets with Rosemary & Garlic
March 23, 2011

Munching with MOPS: Roberta’s Roasted Beets with Rosemary & Garlic

Wow, what great alliteration I have going today! This is yet another post in the MOPS series of recipes that …Read More

Munching with MOPS: Miel’s Broccoli Salad
March 21, 2011

Munching with MOPS: Miel’s Broccoli Salad

Every other Tuesday I have the privilege of spending time with a very special group of women: the Blue Ridge …Read More

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