Sometimes sickness can be a blessing. I was not myself last week, resigned to my bed for what felt like an eternity. As achey as I felt, I enjoyed every minute, because the inability to do all the things I normally must do allowed me…
Read MoreFriendsgiving I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with those dearest to your heart. As the weekend draws to a close, I am pleased to welcome my final guest to my virtual Friendsgiving table. One of the very first people who reached out to…
Read MoreFriendsgiving As we gather with friends and family around the holiday table this year, I wanted to celebrate the dear friends I have made through the wonderful world of food blogging. Over time, virtual friends have developed into real life friends, and I have come…
Read MoreFriendsgiving As we gather with friends and family around the holiday table this year, I wanted to celebrate the dear friends I have made through the wonderful world of food blogging. Over time, virtual friends have developed into real life friends, and I have come…
Read MoreWhat are little boys made of? What are little boys made of? Frogs and snails And puppy-dogs’ tails, That’s what little boys are made of. What are little girls made of? What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice And everything nice, That’s what…
Read MoreMama, I miss you! How am I ever going to survive college? Her tiny voice sounded even tinier through my headset, making those years before she does pack up to pursue her dreams seem a laughable lifetime away. But ten years, as we know, will…
Read MoreI had every intent to take a nap this morning. Not that I ever indulge in that sort of thing. But you see, I woke before dawn and am sitting on a plane headed to Los Angeles. Dawn is breaking in growing streaks of pink…
Read MoreIt wasn’t that long ago that a can of beans conjured up images of steaming pots of comforting chili, bowls of rice and beans, or even campfire beans with hot dogs. Not that that’s a bad thing, but the idea of using canned beans for…
Read MoreDon’t let your leftover pumpkin puree go to waste – take it and add a few dashes of spice to create delicious pumpkin turnovers! These little triangles are perfect for appetizers or desserts… or even breakfast. I won’t tell.
Read MoreFrozen raspberries make this dressing enjoyable all year round! Drizzle it over your favorite greens, and highlight it with some delicious Gorgonzola or goat cheese.
Read MoreThis savory sourdough bread pudding is full of fresh veggies, sausage, eggs, cream, spices, and of course sourdough bread – making it the perfect comfort meal.
Read MoreSlippers and soup. Those were the only two things I could think about yesterday morning, as I searched high and low, my cold, bare feet desperate for their favorite fuzzy slippers. The crisp autumn morning had taken me by surprise, it was certainly the chilliest…
Read MoreProsciutto and Spinach Stuffed Shells – hearty pasta shells filled with savory ricotta, ribbons of flavorful prosciutto, and spinach, baked in a bed of marinara sauce with a blanket of mozzarella cheese.
Read MoreThis butterscotch recipe allows you to make both butterscotch sauce and a rich homemade butterbeer – perfect for a Harry Potter party!
Read MoreYou all know by now that I love pretty things, so it won’t surprise you to know that I love to shop. When flash sites first came about, it took the excitement of online shopping to a whole new level. The thrill of the hunt!…
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