From top left: Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger and Lime, Arroz Caldo, Blueberry Crisp, Pancit Bihon, Buttermilk Banana Bread, Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Fish En Papillote, Rhubarb Cake, Beef, Shiitake Mushroom & Barley Soup Playing favorites. It’s something that one never wants to…
Read MoreIt may be January, but it feels like March. The whole country is warm and the weather map glows of yellow and orange. There are hardly any areas of frigid blue. And not a rain cloud in sight. While that means that our snow skis…
Read MoreI have emerged from hibernation. We may have just entered the depths of winter, but after two weeks of all things holiday and having the children home from school, I feel like a bear drowsily emerging from her cave. This was the first holiday break…
Read MoreThe house is still and I just poured my cup of coffee. Two small spoons of sugar, a drizzle of half & half, and I swirl. The morning silence is so thick, you would think I awoke at dawn, but it is already past eight,…
Read MoreMulled Wine (Gløgg) is a cozy way to warm up on a winter evening with friends! Make this traditional mulled wine recipe on the stovetop, crockpot, or slow cooker.
Read MoreI tucked the last present under the tree. I carefully slipped the last sweet into the last stocking. And I said a silent prayer. Thank you for this Christmas. And please let us sleep in until at least 6 am. Last Christmas, I heard little…
Read MoreI hate when my husband gives me presents. I do. Why? Because he’s so darned good at it, and I, frankly, just don’t feel like I am. When it comes to selecting thoughtful gifts, he always seems to discover the perfect finds. Granted, I’m pretty…
Read MoreThere’s always a frenzy leading to the week before Christmas, and this year is no different. I know I was not alone in thinking, I just need to get through this week. Friday alone was packed with all things kids and holidays: between performances and…
Read MoreCreamy, comforting, simple, and subtle, this Creamy White Bean Soup keeps you warm – wherever you are.
Read MoreAn unexpected visitor arrived on Monday morning. He must have arrived in the dark of night, undetected by all of us, even the dog. The only clue we had to his presence was a book left on the kitchen table. My children stumbled down to…
Read MoreSometimes 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…
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