It’s been an eventful week. There was the trip to Seattle, then returning home to the piles of work that had accumulated in my absence, then this happened. Somehow, inexplicably, it was time for Boy #4 to have his graduation … Continue reading
As I write this, I’m in the midst of getting ready for my second jaunt to Seattle. I made the trek back in April to visit the great folks at Allrecipes. It was a whirlwind trip in preparation for a … Continue reading
This post is sponsored by got milk? in partnership with local California organizations that educate kids about the importance of proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. I don’t know how it goes down in your house but I buy milk … Continue reading
I had a feeling when I was putting these together that they were going to to be incredible and boy was I right. How can you go wrong with this list of ingredients, I mean, really. During the summer months … Continue reading
School is out, it’s hot as heck, and I’m stocking my freezer with these babies. Nothing says summer like an ice cream sandwich. What is even more irresistible than an ice cream sandwich? Ice cream sandwiched between two chewy oatmeal-dark chocolate cookies. … Continue reading
Some of my fondest childhood memories stem from pizza night. I’m from a great big family of six and I’m the youngest which means many of my siblings up and got married and flew the coop when I was still … 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
A funny thing happened when I visited my local produce market a while back. I was finished shopping, had paid for my goods, and was heading to the car when the owner of the market told me to wait up. … Continue reading
Imagine blissfully lying in bed after sleeping in late, listening to the quiet rumblings of your husband and children working away in the kitchen. The house smells of coffee and the savory breakfast items that are being lovingly prepared by … Continue reading
We were catapulted straight into summer with blazing hot temperatures last weekend so we headed out to our local farmers’ market and strolled under gorgeous blue skies. One of my absolute, all-time favorite things to do. There were red, ripe … Continue reading
This is an oldie but goodie that I’ve made ever since Boy #1 and #2 were small, cute, and agreeable. This was a time long, long ago before they turned into tall, grumbling teenage boys. Have you ever gone clothes … Continue reading
As much as I love them, I try to stay away from soups with a cream base. There are some people who live in this house who are not afraid of cream and LOVE broccoli cheese soup. These people I … Continue reading
This is more an idea than a recipe but I was so happy with it that I wanted to share it with you all. Especially those of you who have kids that play sports, do scouts, or any other activitiy … Continue reading
I know what you’re thinking. What is a woman with a house full of hungry men doing with a recipe called Lasagna For Two. Let me explain. This scaled down lasagna baked in a loaf pan should also be known … 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
