As promised, here’s my second St. Patrick’s Day post. But since I did my green and savory post on Monday, today’s post is dedicated to the sweet side of things. I’m a big fan of stout brownies which are another…
Read moreSince St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, I thought I’d dedicate this week’s posts to all things that are green and/or Irish. Today’s post is both. Well, it’s not exactly Irish per se, but it’s made with potatoes which a lot…
Read moreUp until a few months ago, I had no idea what Cincinnati chili was. I just figured it was another kind of chili that Cincinnati-ites had done something special to to claim as their own; kinda like Texas chili which…
Read moreI know I’ve been doing a lot of citrus posts recently but that’s because they’re so abundant right now. Between the Satsuma tangerines, the Meyer lemons and those awesome blood oranges, it’s easy to have a different citrus every night…
Read moreAs a baker and cook I sometimes find myself looking for the most complicated thing to make for dinner because I feel like if I’m not making the product from 100% scratch then I’m not really cooking. I know it’s…
Read moreI was pulling my hair out this week trying to decide what vintage cocktail to bring you. Should I do a whiskey drink? What about vodka? Or maybe gin. But then I remembered that the Academy Awards are this Sunday,…
Read moreOnce or twice a week my family either goes out to dinner or we do takeout. But since there are five other nights of the week that means there are five other nights when I have to make dinner for…
Read moreThe weather’s been insane here in Southern California. One week it’ll be in the low 50’s and rainy and the next it’ll be sunny and in the low 80’s. I don’t know whether to pack up my winter clothes or…
Read moreYou know what I love about this time of year? All the citrus available. I’m such a huge lemon and orange fan, I’d love to have a tree or two of my very own. Actually we do have a lemon…
Read moreI know what you’re thinking… another frou frou drink for the ladies to help celebrate Valentine’s Day. Well, have I got a surprise for you. While the name and color may evoke smirks and giggles, this drink is anything but…
Read moreI was honored and touched to be asked by my friend and fellow blogger, Jennifer Fontaine, to do a guest post for her today over on her blog, Mommy Hiker. While it’s true that she’s a mommy blogger and I’m…
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