Beer and St. Patrick’s Day go hand in hand, right? So when I got to thinking about this I knew exactly where to head for inspiration. I’ve followed Jackie Dodd of Domestic Fits for quite some time and then she … Continue reading
I got this recipe from my sis a long, long time ago. I guess I should clarify which sister, since I’ve got four. I’m talking about this one. I once nearly fought to death over the last Ho Ho with this … Continue reading
The new year has started off with a bang in our household. My husband and I run a small business and we are in the midst of preparing to relocate. I will be speaking more of this insanity as we … Continue reading
As I get ready to put up our Christmas tree and deck the halls with boughs of holly, in the back of my mind I’m dreaming about barbecue. Fa, la, la, la, la… La, la, la, la When the … Continue reading
I spent the weekend in San Francisco at Foodbuzz Festival 2012 eating, drinking, and meeting a great group of like-minded food bloggers. Every event at the festival this year was centered around food and drink. When I got home I … Continue reading
I have one more summer blast for you all this Labor Day weekend before we surrender to the cooler months and warm and cozy foods of fall. This is one of my all time favorite dishes to make during summer … Continue reading
Boy # 4 started back to school today. The first day of his last year of high school and the first of many lasts for us this year. His older brothers will return to their respective colleges within the next … Continue reading
With all the barbecues, potlucks, and family gatherings that will be taking place this weekend, I thought it was time to pull out my classic recipe for a big pot of beefy baked beans. This is a real crowd pleaser … Continue reading
Do you like short ribs? I like short ribs. Okay, let’s get real, I love them. They are such a versatile cut with so many possibilities. They can be braised in a red wine sauce or cooked low and slow in a … Continue reading
Even though I mixed things up a bit this year by making an incredibly delicious Guinness Beef Stew, it just wouldn’t seem like St. Patrick’s Day without corned beef. Many years ago I discovered the method of cooking my St. … Continue reading
If you feel like doing something besides corned beef for St Patrick’s Day this year, have I got something for you! I came across this Cooking Light recipe and thought I’d give it a whirl to satisfy a hankering I … Continue reading
I love throwing this dish together. It makes me feel closer to my Italian roots and stirs wonderful memories of my visits with Grandma Lucia at the family home in the Italian countryside. I spent hours at her side, cooking … Continue reading
It’s January, you know, the time of year when we have blue, sunny skies and 70 degree weather. When we wear flip flops, and shorts, and t-shirts and frolic in the sun. Okay, maybe that’s going a bit far but … Continue reading
I’ve always loved beef stroganoff. It’s a dish I’ve made since I first moved out on my own, armed with my Betty Crocker’s Cookbook and not much else. That old recipe called for ground beef which suited us and … Continue reading
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks around our household. Water polo season is heating up, then there were the preparations for our Halloween gala that we hosted on Saturday night. Maybe not quite a gala, but we had … Continue reading
