FAST FINDS
Coconut, Meet Toffee: A Cupcake Story
In case you have the misfortune of not having any Girl Scouts where you live, you may not know that it’s the end of Girl Scout Cookie season. And while I have a special place in my heart for Girl Scout cookies (you’re talking to…
Read MoreTuna Noodle Casserole | The Way Casseroles Were Meant to Be
I’ve mentioned before that my mom was more of a baker than a cook. To her credit, when she did cook, she was adventurous in the kitchen. That meant her tastes would lead us to more exotic foods. Norms for us were dishes like Hungarian…
Read More
Chicken Angst
pail·lard (pī yär′; Fr pȧ yȧr′) noun a slice of meat, esp. veal or chicken, pounded until it is very thin and grilled quickly at high heat. Chicken can get a bad rap sometimes. I know that once in a while, chicken can get boring,…
Read MoreThe Taste of Time
I am a big believer in fate. Sometimes, there is no other explanation. A few weeks ago, I drafted a post on one of my favorite wines. Not just a favorite, but perhaps most favorite. I held back from posting for rather selfish reasons. Please…
Read MoreWalking on Sunshine
It’s those little things that can make a person’s day. And today, a fellow blogger totally surprised me! I was given the Sunshine Award by Denise from Quickies on the Dinner Table. I am extremely flattered that she passed on this honor, and am even…
Read More
You Say Smoothie, We Say Soosmie
There are some things you can count on in our house. There will always be: 1. French Roast coffee, freshly ground and brewed, once in the morning, and once in the afternoon. 2. Sunday Morning Pancakes. 3. Daily Soosmies Soosmies? You probably call them Smoothies, but…
Read MoreHappy California Cows Also Make…Yogurt
Ever see the Happy Cows commercials? We laugh so hard when we see them, probably because we really identify with them. We see our past selves when they depict the miserable Midwestern cows in the even more miserable snow, and our present selves in the…
Read MoreTaking Time to Smell the Curry
Life has a sneaky habit of going by too quickly. There’s always the phone call I should have placed, the email I needed to return, the quality time I should have spent. Even when it comes to friends and neighbors, weeks…even months…can go by before…
Read More
Costa Rican Gallo Pinto (Rice & Beans)
Most travelers who come home from a vacation to Costa Rica bring back memories of rain forests, howler monkeys, dips in natural hot springs, and some of the world’s best coffee. For me, there was one other thing that made an impression. I fell in love with…
Read More
Sunday Morning Pancakes
We have a tradition at our house. Every weekend, we have pancakes. Every Sunday, to be exact. Our pancake of choice: Buttermilk Pancakes. We always have Buttermilk Pancakes. Then our individual flair sets in. My husband is generally partial to dusting his pancakes with powdered…
Read More
Ode to Foghorn
Good things come in twos. When I think of brownies, I think of ice cream. And when I think of chocolate, I can’t help but think of raspberry. Chocolate and raspberry – it’s a classic pair, isn’t it? There’s something about combining the rich dark…
Read MoreBrussels Sprouts Need Love Too
Okay, I can hear some of you groaning. Eew, Brussels sprouts. I can also hear some of you cheering. Seems to me when you say “Brussels sprouts,” people either love ’em or hate ’em (usually the latter). Growing up, Brussels sprouts never made it to…
Read MoreDirty Little Secret
Promise to not tell anyone? I have a little secret. Here goes. [Deep breath.] Sometimes I don’t have homemade chicken stock readily available. Gasp! [Wait, there’s more.] Sometimes I don’t even have canned or boxed stock in my pantry. The horror! I know, I know. …
Read More
Arroz Caldo for the Soul
Last week Mother Nature gave us a sneak peak into summer, and we had a few days of glorious sunshine and warm temperatures. I even broke out my flip flops. In February! But, it was just a tease, and that’s okay. The chillier temperatures (and…
Read More
Buttermilk Banana Bread
Once you make this Buttermilk Banana Bread recipe, you’ll never make another banana bread again! This family recipe is the best moist banana bread recipe, delicious with nuts, chocolate chips, or your favorite mix-ins!
Read More