Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil
Being from the upper Midwest, I had never heard of a “shrimp boil” or “low country boil” before I moved to Georgia many years ago. And the first time I […]
Throwback Thursday: Back when I was the Cake Lady…
About 8 years ago, I quit my job at a large, well known company here in Atlanta so I could stay home and just be a mom to my girls, […]
Manoomin, Anyone?
We’ve been doing so much grilling this summer, and eating so much fish since our trip to Florida, that I’ve been craving something different. I saw some wild rice in […]
Fish: It’s What’s For Dinner
While we were in FL over Labor Day, we went offshore fishing for the first time. It was so much fun, but it was also a lot of work (I […]
Sizing Up The Situation
Can we talk about women’s clothing sizes for a minute? I’m willing to bet that if you asked 100 women, at least 99 of them would admit to being frustrated […]
A Day of Remembrance
September 11th 2001 It’s hard to believe that the attack happened 16 years ago, because I remember that day so vividly. I was sitting in my cubicle at a Fortune […]
Well, I Didn’t Expect That…
So, I haven’t posted a blog in quite a while. Mostly because life has been crazy busy. Second, I just haven’t been cooking as much lately. With both kids gone, […]
Houston Needs Our Support. So stop being jerks.
(Feature Image above from Vox.com) One of the most amazing and heartwarming things about tragedy is when communities come together to help each other. Whether it’s a natural disaster, an […]
Down and Dirty Sorbet
It’s been a struggle to wake up each day and read the news. Everything from racial tensions and political chaos in our country to this natural disaster called Hurricane Harvey […]
The Best Happy Hours are at Home
I always think that when the weekend arrives, I’ll be ready to put on a cute dress and hit the city. Occasionally that happens, mostly just on special occasions like […]
Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals
I’m a big fan of “semi-homemade.” There’s no shame in using prepared foods as ingredients if it can save you time (and save your sanity). Let’s face it, after spending […]
Wine Wednesday: Bubbly Beverages
I’ve never felt sad while drinking a glass of champagne or prosecco. There is just something about the feel of a sparkling beverage as you sip it that is pleasing–the […]
