Letting Go of 2007
Posted on December 30, 2007 - Filed Under A Little Help | 2 Comments
Va: You are one of the most driven people I know.
Me: Thanks. … But I am actually disappointed that I didn’t do more when I was younger before I was married or had kids. Chalk it up to finding myself, I guess.
Va: A lot of people would disagree with you on that.
A good friend [...]
Pan-Grilled Zesty Turkey Scallopini
Posted on December 29, 2007 - Filed Under Poultry, dinner | Leave a Comment
I did exactly what you are not supposed to do when planning to lose weight: I set a date to begin the dieting phase. I know, it’s silly and stupid to put it off. And in most cases, it is a set up for failure. After all, isn’t the whole point to renovate your eating [...]
Read More..>>Deconstructed Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies
Posted on December 28, 2007 - Filed Under Gifting Goodies, cookies | 1 Comment
Christmas has come and gone. I did most of my shopping online this year, even though I love the crowds (gasp, I know) and the decorated stores with carols playing in the background. It just wasn’t possible with a newborn and a toddler this year . . .
Snow and ice prevented us from decorating for [...]
Homemade Gifts: White Chocolate Ginger Biscotti
Posted on December 21, 2007 - Filed Under cookies, dessert | 1 Comment
Today, I made peppermint bark, dozens and dozens of vanilla bean cookies, a roast, roasted potatoes, and other things that elude me. And now, I can barely keep my eyes open. Scratch that. I can’t keep my eyes open. It’s been a long day.
Back to the biscotti - this is the second year that I [...]
The Joys of Roasted Asparagus
Posted on December 20, 2007 - Filed Under appetizers, vegetables | 1 Comment
When the first big snow storm hit New England last week, I smiled a bit and took Will outside to play while I shoveled. Of course, I am not supposed to be lifting heavy things, but someone had to do it and my husband was working. Less than 48 hours later when we got slammed [...]
Read More..>>Homemade Gifts: Chocolate Chip Biscotti
Posted on December 19, 2007 - Filed Under Gifting Goodies, cookies, dessert | Leave a Comment
I spent Tuesday morning doing something I despise. Ironing. A sheet. It seems that despite the expensive price of this sheet set, the manufacturer couldn’t quite make something that would come out of the dryer without deeply embedded wrinkle lines. Ugh. So, section by section, I ironed, starched and ironed again until it was all [...]
Read More..>>Asian Inspired Portobello Mushrooms
Posted on December 18, 2007 - Filed Under vegetables, vegetarian | 1 Comment
Sometimes I will just write down a list of ingredients and guess how much of each one is necessary to make a mouthwatering dish. Sometimes I am right. Sometimes I am way off-base. It was definitely the former when I dreamed up this dish. I was hooked at first bite (and made sure to [...]
Read More..>>Homemade Gifts: No Knead Cheddar Beer Bread
Posted on December 17, 2007 - Filed Under Gifting Goodies, bread | 1 Comment
After giving birth to my daughter last month, I was in the hospital for several days. Thank goodness for magazines because I would have been bored out of my head - I only had a temperamental television and a newborn to keep me company over the long days (and sleepless nights). And yes, she is [...]
Read More..>>Welcome to the New Cucina Bella!
Posted on December 16, 2007 - Filed Under Blog news | 3 Comments
Take a deep breath. Can you smell the burst of freshness? That’s the new Cucina Bella - now called Sarah’s Cucina Bella - that you are breathing in. Ain’t it grand?
Welcome to the new site. It’s still a work in progress, so do pardon the dust. The recipe archive is partially up, but it still [...]
Easy Black Beans and Tomatoes
Posted on December 12, 2007 - Filed Under beans, vegetarian | Leave a Comment
When I was pregnant with Will, all I could think about for several weeks was nachos. And they couldn’t be just any nachos either. They had to be piled high with freshly grated cheddar, beans, perhaps some chili, jalapeños, black olives, tomatoes, and of course salsa and guacamole. Mmmm. But search as I did, I [...]
Read More..>>
