Bring On Summer with May’s Fav Four
So, I am way behind on blogging this month. There’s been a lot going on that has kept me busy, the first being my daughter’s college graduation. I can’t believe […]
Chicken Salad for Chip
If you’ve ever watched The Barefoot Contessa, you know that Ina Garten often prepares her favorite foods for her husband, Jeffrey on her show. In fact her latest cookbook is called […]
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pecan Bars
OK, guys, these cookie bars come from a mix; all you add is butter, eggs, vanilla, chocolate chips and pecans. They are so easy to whip up and so good! […]
Trader Joe’s Inspiration: San Marzano Tomato Salad
When I go grocery shopping, I almost always have a list. There are a few reasons for this. First, there are items we may be completely out of which I […]
Favorite Four: April
As the weather changes, spring arrives, and life begins to bloom again, I find that my beauty routine also changes. This is the time of year when I’m trying to […]
Shein Review: 5 Dresses
We all know that ordering from cheap, online stores is a gamble. Frequently, the images on the sites are stolen from other websites and the garments are knock-offs of the […]
Adventures in Dining – Union Hill Grill and The Lawrence
It’s no secret – my husband and I love to eat. That is, we love to eat good food. The very first time we shared a meal was in 1992. […]
Easy Weeknight Meals: Asian Inspired Veggie-Noodle Soup and Tuna Steaks
I simply love Asian flavors. I think if I had to pick a favorite regional flavor, it would be Thai. We’re very lucky to have an outstanding Thai restaurant in […]
Book Club Chapter 4: The Woman in the Window with Mandarin Orange Chicken Rice Salad
If you like reading suspenseful books, with unexpected twists, The Woman in the Window is for you. It was also this month’s Book Club selection, and all of us enjoyed […]
Baking Basics: Tools & Equipment
Sometimes I take for granted that folks checking out my recipes have experience in the kitchen. It dawned on me while writing one of my cake recipes that maybe the […]
Loco for Coconut Cake
I’ve mentioned in previous blog posts that I used to have a small “on the side” cake business, so it goes without saying that my friends and family have certain […]
Irish Soda Bread
I decided randomly one afternoon while working from home that I wanted to make a nice crusty loaf of artisan bread. I was all ready to go when I realized […]
