On Saturday I had a life changing experience :: the dinner party I was at served deconstructed s’mores. It was decadent. It was glamorous. It was incredible. Why have I not thought of this before?! Deconstructed s’mores is the perfect way to enjoy your childhood dessert but sans the sticky mess or campfire requirement. Here’s … Continue reading »

Last night I had the great opportunity to babysit my nieces, Emma and Lydia! Oh, they are such a riot :: full of energy, laughter and sweetness. Emma and Lydia have four “pet” chickens in their backyard and, as a result, they have lots of eggs. So, what do you make for dinner with eggs … Continue reading »

I think that easily one of my favorite foods is mashed potatoes. Growing up, I loved mashed potatoes as a side dish or even the meal itself. So much so, that I used to beg my mom to make them from scratch. And, if she wasn’t feeling it, I’d ask her to at least make … Continue reading »

Oh my goodness. Last night for dinner we defied the St. Patrick’s Day rituals of corned beef and cabbage and instead had honey roasted chicken. It was amazing. I found the recipe in a magazine my mom gave me :: Where Women Cook. The best part about it – aside from being simply delicious – … Continue reading »

One of the amazing presents that Michael and I got at our engagement party the other weekend was breakfast pancake basket filled with a bright red mixing bowl, a heart shaped spatula, two heart shaped pancake molds and a red velvet pancake mix. Awesome! So tonight as I stood in the kitchen seeking inspiration for … Continue reading »

In honor of Fat Tuesday, I’m cooking up something special us tonight :: gumbo! For Michael, who went to college in Mobile, Alabama, the traditions of Mardi Gras have a special place in his heart. And for me, who loves a cooking challenge, gumbo is one of those semi-scary dishes that I have been wanting … Continue reading »

Super Bowl Sunday is tomorrow and what munchies do you have planned? A veggie platter? A bag of tortilla chips? Nah – you can do better! And below are few ideas that are just as easy as assembling some carrots on a plate and opening the bag of Frito’s. Now, I’ll be the first person … Continue reading »