Setting the Stage: Unexpected Dinner Guest – Dessert
I have a confession. These Pumpkin Pie Bars were a breakfast bar fail. “A” was looking for a something sweet to eat with his morning coffee so I whipped these […]
Category Archives: Recipes
Decisions, decisons: Thanksgiving Sides
We’re a week out from Thanksgiving and I’m feeling mostly relaxed about it. This year “A” and I will be guests at my aunt’s house so that has taken some […]
Setting the Stage: Unexpected Dinner Guest – Food
When faced with an unexpected guest, you’ve got to get creative. For me, Step 1 is to quickly survey my ingredient options and find a tried-and-true recipe that’ll be easy enough […]
Leftover Halloween Candy Sugar Cookies
Am I the only one who stole Halloween candy (a lot) from the children in my life? When do you get old enough to have some self control? Shouldn’t that […]
Comfort Food Redo: Havarti, Pear & Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich with French Onion Soup
I love the idea of taking simple childhood comfort food and reworking it to reflect a more sophisticated palate. As a kid I lived on grilled cheese sandwiches. My childhood […]
3 Ways: Passion Fruit
Since discovering the amazing-ness of becoming proficient in the kitchen, I find that I approach a lot of things differently. Take something seemingly unrelated like souvenirs. Yes, I’m talking about […]
3 Ways: Coconut Water
Who hasn’t heard of coconut water and it’s many health benefits? Chances are you know it’s low in calories and has more potassium than four bananas. And you probably have […]
