Are you looking for a rich, buttery, holiday side dish that people will be talking about (in a good way) for years to come? Well, look no further. I have the world’s easiest, most scrumptious, stick to your ribs casserole … Continue reading
My turkey gravy rocks. Ask anyone. Follow this recipe and yours will too.* May I present, The Art of Making Perfect Turkey Gravy, in four parts: 1.) The Turkey Stock Sure, you could use store bought stock, but why would … Continue reading
Late last year during my blogging hiatus, my BFF Laura talked me into drinking the “Extreme Couponing” Kool-Aid with her. Laura and I have a long history of being serial hobby enthusiasts. I’ve heard it goes with the territory of … Continue reading
You’ve heard it said that my husband brings home the bacon and I fry it in a pan. That’s not really true. Actually, I bake his bacon in my oven. I’ve been making bacon like this for 22 years. In … Continue reading
I just love a good potluck, don’t you?! Takes the pressure off the host, everyone gets a chance to contribute and feel important, and it gives us all the opportunity to try new foods. It’s just win-win. Love that! Well, … Continue reading
It’s Wordless Wednesday in the blogosphere. But today I’m going to call it Wondrous Wednesday. Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by a vegetable? I have. Well hello, gorgeous! This is a real tomato. I selected it myself … Continue reading
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I have a favorite summertime salad recipe that is always a huge hit at potlucks and family gatherings. It’s called Jeweled Rice Salad and it is the brainchild of Mollie Katzen, famous New York Times best-selling author of the Moosewood … Continue reading
So you’ve been invited to a dinner party and the hostess has asked you to bring a dessert. Don’t panic. Even if baking is not your thing, you can pull this off with grace and dignity for a minimum amount … Continue reading
Well we had a wonderful Easter, thank you for asking. The Easter baskets were a big hit: And the kids didn’t seem to mind at all that the Easter Bunny brought them things like dental floss and cleaning supplies! Well, … Continue reading
When your loyal canine companion is in the hoosegow for the crime of protecting his family from a stick-wielding intruder, chances are you may want to take the edge off with a cocktail. Or two. But if that’s not an … Continue reading
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