One of the greatest perks of being a food blogger is that I get to taste test things like amazing wines and their corresponding sangria recipes. It’s a rough job, but somebody has to do it. OGIO sent me a bottle of their outstanding Pinot Grigio, which is [...]
I was packing Trey’s snack and book bag (yes we’re in school until the bitter end of June, here) while simultaneously sipping coffee.
The news caught my attention and suddenly a memory overcame me:
While I have always loved Christmas, I was also fourteen years old and very little could pass [...]
Apparently my little rant has gotten quite a bit of attention on twitter from the food blog community who generally feels the same way (or has at one point) about things.
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Thanks for dropping by!
Let’s eat brunch. You can bring the bacon [...]
Note: It’s raining and cold here this Memorial Day weekend but I hear it should be nice by Monday (woohoo!). Save the grilling for then and try this simple and easy recipe for rice pudding tonight. It’s the only one I’ve ever used because there’s no sense in messing with perfection, obviously.
“Mommy, can we please make dinosaur cookies now and not tomorrow?” he asked with a big grin.
Looking at the grey sky and realizing I was out of distractions, I obliged.
This is Max; our little ball of perpetual exuberance and wonder who turned three a few [...]
If you know how to make spaghetti, you can make this impressive and easy pasta dish. It’s fresh and full of spring flavors that pop off the plate; perfect for the warmer weather we’re having.
It’s fresh, tangy, savory and a little sweet. The pasta [...]
Fresh seasonal vegetables are not devastating by any stretch of the imagination. However, when standing back and looking at the concept of a grilled cheese sandwich, one must remember that simplicity is what gives the sandwich integrity. I am personally guilty of forgetting this, which is why I am bringing [...]
The sun is streaming down as the bugs bite and the birds chatter; They say it’s going to be hot today followed by late afternoon thunderstorms. Are you a fan of thunderstorms? An afternoon thunderstorm after a hot day instigates both a rush of excitement and simultaneous coziness, so naturally, I am a fan. Also, thunderstorms [...]
Have you heard of detoxing? How about cleansing? Well, throw all that garbage out of your brain. Now. Do it. Yes, it’s mandatory. There’s no cayenne pepper or maple syrup water with a side of crazy hungry on this post.
This is Kaeng Raeng
This cleanse program is the best one [...]
Yes! It’s a margarita granita and I made it with mango and raspberries, which makes it healthy, so you should have at least two. See how I can rationalize anything? It’s a gift, most of the time.
Mango Raspberry Margarita Granita: A cool ending to your Cinco de Mayo Celebration. [...]
