I’m feeling in a giving mood, maybe because I know what these last days of winter represent. The days are still cold and grey, a small slice of sun is all we want, and hey, maybe a little sweet to ease our impatience for warm weather. I’ve got a cookie …
Snow day alert! This is a good soup to make when the snow is silently falling outside and you have a relaxing day at home, all to yourself. Wait, when does that EVER happen? My kids are all starting to pile up in my house again, first semester done and gone. …
As per usual, Thanksgiving came and went, a whirlwind of people, out of town guests, cooking and, of course eating. I always host the holiday, so throw in a dismantled house, extra dishes and endless clean up. Plus, all three kids home for the first time since my empty nesting, …
What is it about Fall that makes you immediately turn your back on watermelon and peaches and get all starry eyed about pumpkin and apples? Even thought it’s technically still summer, the days are beautiful and crisp, and I am over cucumbers and tomatoes. I want warm soups and things …
Seriously, am I getting older or am I just getting tired of complicated cooking? Remember years ago when you heard your grandmother say something like “it’s the simple things that make you appreciate life”. She was right. Turns out, when it comes to cooking, I have a couple of requests …