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As we prepare to fire up the grill this Memorial Day weekend, I thought it was time to share my take on a classic BBQ side dish – baked beans. Last year I shared another recipe for baked beans (click … Continue reading →
Over the years, I’ve gotten in the habit of greeting my grumpy, sleepy boys in the morning with “Good morning sunshine”. The name seemed perfectly suited for this bright, sunshiny morning beverage. They are super easy to whip up in … Continue reading →
I’ve been waiting for grilling season to share this recipe with you and I do believe it is time! My barbecue has been fired up several times over the past couple of weeks and there’s no stopping me now. This … Continue reading →
For some reason, we always think of breakfast and brunch when it comes to Mother’s Day. You don’t see a whole lot of recipes floating around this time of year for an elegant lunch or extravagant dinner. Probably due to … Continue reading →
We are an Arnold Palmer lovin’ household. No, not the golfer. I’m sure he’s nice and all but I’m referring to the beverage. In case you have not yet been enlightened, the Arnold Palmer is half iced tea and half … Continue reading →
It’s not like we really need an excuse to make Mexican food but we have an official one on Sunday. So bring on the chips and salsa! I’ve been at the business of sharing recipes here for almost two years … Continue reading →
I’ve made a whole lotta guacamole in my life. I’ve played around with ingredients, adding one thing or another, just to make things interesting. Then I had the wild idea to add everything under the sun, all at once. It … Continue reading →
As much as I love to cook, I always look forward to a meal out. After cooking and serving hungry men all week it can be hard to muster up any excitement over cooking on a Friday night. When the … Continue reading →
We spent the last week on the road touring college campuses with Boy #4, which just so happen to be in some of the most beautiful areas of California. We thought the decision of which school he will ultimately attend … Continue reading →
I put this asparagus dish out on Easter and it really drew some ooohhhs and aaahhhs from the crowd. In fact, I think it was the most impressive of all the dishes I served, and it was a pretty nice … Continue reading →
I’m squeezing in one more warm and cozy dish before moving into spring. It may be April but we’re still having soup and stew weather here and there. I don’t care what the calendar says, I love to cook things … Continue reading →
We spent the day in San Francisco recently and while there, we took the opportunity to visit Tartine Bakery. If you find yourself in San Francisco and happen to enjoy the highest quality pastries, breads, hot-pressed sandwiches, and expertly brewed … Continue reading →
I realize I’m not breaking new ground here and I urge anyone who considers themselves to be a gourmet to cover their eyes and run for the hills. I’m about to pull out the Cream of Chicken Soup and share … Continue reading →
With this post I promise many things. Speed of preparation. Simplicity in ingredients. Easy, breezy clean up. And possibly the most important thing of all, it goes exceptionally well with a nice glass of red wine. You’ll have a hearty, … Continue reading →
Banana bread is a good thing. I can’t seem to leave a good thing alone. I came across a recipe for Chocolate Banana Bread ages ago and have made it countless times. It’s fabulous. Then one day my husband, who … Continue reading →
Beer and St. Patrick’s Day go hand in hand, right? So when I got to thinking about this I knew exactly where to head for inspiration. I’ve followed Jackie Dodd of Domestic Fits for quite some time and then she … Continue reading →
In addition to sharing recipes and the random shenanigans of the men in my house, my husband and I own and operate a small business. Over the course of the past couple of weeks, we have relocated to a beautiful … Continue reading →
This is one sweet little cake. Dense, rich and full of almond flavor with a crunchy, candylike topping. I went through a phase in my early twenties where I became obssesed with recipes that called for almond paste. Once I … Continue reading →
We’ve had a taste of summer around here for a few days but soon it will be back to the cold and rainy days of February. It’s not that I hate winter weather, really. Cozying up with a blanket in … Continue reading →
I can usually exhibit a decent amount of self control when it comes to desserts. I learned this skill at a young age when I worked for a big law firm where it seemed every day we were in a … Continue reading →
I’ve always been attracted to recipes for monkey bread. Maybe it’s because my house is full of monkeys. At least that’s how it feels at times. Monkey bread consists of lots of little pieces of sugar coated bread that are … Continue reading →
I got this recipe from my sis a long, long time ago. I guess I should clarify which sister, since I’ve got four. I’m talking about this one. I once nearly fought to the death over the last Ho Ho with … Continue reading →
We are deep into sports in this house. Right now it’s football and basketball but it seems to me we are always deep into one season or another. This is the observation of the only female in the house. Maybe … Continue reading →
We’ve all eaten many lemon bars and I’m sure that many of you have baked dozens of them. The recipe I’m sharing today, however, is my mom’s recipe, and it is spectacular. Her recipe calls for powdered sugar in the base … Continue reading →
I’ve been oven “frying” ever since I saw Oprah’s chef, Rosie Daley, on her show about a zillion years ago making oven fried french fries. This was back when fat free was all the rage and let me tell you, I … Continue reading →
I couldn’t help but take a stroll down memory lane as I sat with Boy #4 in the waiting room of our local Urgent Care Center this past weekend. Being the mother of four sons, I’ve seen my fair share … Continue reading →
The new year has started off with a bang in our household. My husband and I run a small business and we are in the midst of preparing to relocate. I will be speaking more of this insanity as we … Continue reading →
Have you heard the whole thing about black eyed peas and good luck for the new year? I’m not typically one who gives in to superstition but this one involves food so it’s worth consideration. The idea is that if … Continue reading →
I started collecting recipes at a very young age. My mom gave me some little recipe cards so that I could keep track of the recipes I liked. Some of them I wrote out by hand but sometimes I’d put … Continue reading →
I have no idea how it’s possible that there are only four days left until Christmas. Just a few weeks ago, I had grand illusions of weekends spent decorating and baking, wrapping gifts way in advance, and nights filled with … Continue reading →
How to help: The United Way of Western Connecticut together with the Newtown Savings Bank has established the “Sandy Hook School Support Fund.” Click here for more information. Newtown Parent Connection is offering trauma support for those affected by the tragedy … Continue reading →
When it was time to come up with a recipe for the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap, these are the delectable little bites of goodness I went with. The holiday cookie exchange was hosted again by Lindsay of Love and Olive Oil and Julie of The Little Kitchen. This … Continue reading →
The way my mom recorded her recipes was nearly the opposite of the way that I do here. She kept her recipe cards, magazine and newspaper clippings, and handwritten notes in a big photo album. Her notes were to herself, … Continue reading →
As I get ready to put up our Christmas tree and deck the halls with boughs of holly, in the back of my mind I’m dreaming about barbecue. Fa, la, la, la, la… La, la, la, la When the … Continue reading →
We’ve had our fill of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pie. I have a feeling you may be in the same boat. I did a 20 pound turkey this year just to be sure I’d … Continue reading →
One more quick post before the big day! I’ve got this beautiful goodness resting in my fridge along with my Very Berry Cranberry Sauce that I do every year. Pies are baking in my oven and I have visions of … Continue reading →
My mom made sweet potatoes every Thanksgiving and they were beautiful in their simplicity. I never cared for the overly sweet, marshmallow topped variety. Hers were clean and simple and consisted of fresh sweet potatoes, a little butter, a little … Continue reading →
A couple of months ago while attending IFBC in Portland, I became the proud recipient of the handy, dandy Ninja Cooking System. I’ve had a couple of months to put it to work in my kitchen and now the generous … Continue reading →
A good Crock Pot recipe is gold. It’s gold I tell you! If you have a child that is involved in sports you know what I’m talking about. A lot of our water polo games this season have been right … Continue reading →
At this time of year you can depend on seeing all the fancy, holiday inspired chocolate bark in the stores. As fancy as it looks, chocolate bark is one of the quickest and easiest treats to make at home. You … Continue reading →
I spent the weekend in San Francisco at Foodbuzz Festival 2012 eating, drinking, and meeting a great group of like-minded food bloggers. Every event at the festival this year was centered around food and drink. When I got home I … Continue reading →
One of the very cool aspects of working with Allrecipes through their Brand Ambassador Program is that each month we partner with different brands and have the opportunity to try their products and recipes. This month one of those brands … Continue reading →
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays and it is fast approaching! It’s a holiday that is all about fun with no expectations, no huge meals to plan and cook, and no presents to buy. So what do I … Continue reading →
Technically, a pound cake consists of a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Over time there have been tons of variations on this classic recipe and most bakers today measure in cups, not pounds. Yet, we still call … Continue reading →
I had an amazing opportunity earlier this year to take part in a video series being filmed to introduce a new product line from McCormick Gourmet. Some of you may remember me sharing this experience but if you missed it … Continue reading →
As I sit here writing this post, I’m giving in to the first cold to hit our house this season. As it moved from person to person, I tried to hide, but it found me. I started out so optimistic. … Continue reading →
I’m beginning to feel it in the air. Regardless of the fact that we are still having days in the 80 degree range here in California, there is a cool, crispness to the air that lets you know fall is … Continue reading →
Say hello to one of the most popular sandwiches in our household. Hello sandwich. From the tender chicken with a crispy, seasoned crust, to the ham and melted swiss cheese, to the lightened up honey-mustard sauce. My boys love them. … Continue reading →
I recently had the opportunity to stand idly by with camera in hand and watch my sister and her husband cook dinner. I’ve found that this is one of my favorite things to do, standing idly by while someone else … Continue reading →
I have one more summer blast for you all this Labor Day weekend before we surrender to the cooler months and warm and cozy foods of fall. This is one of my all time favorite dishes to make during summer … Continue reading →
