Breakfast for Dinner?
Posted on December 11, 2007 - Filed Under Mama's baby | 2 Comments
“Mommy, I want this,” Will said to me the other evening, holding up a bottle of pancake syrup - the kind I wish I could banish from our house since it is anything but natural. However, Will and my husband love it so it remains.
“That’s syrup, sweet pea. You can’t just eat syrup! That goes [...]
Homemade Gifts: Peppermint Bark
Posted on December 10, 2007 - Filed Under Gifting Goodies | Leave a Comment
At Christmas time, I cook a lot. There are treat baskets for friends and family, cookies for Santa, desserts for holiday meals . . . and though it’s a lot, I have to confess that I love every minute of it. Cooking is a passion for me, pure and simple.
In a week or so, I [...]
Party of Four
Posted on December 9, 2007 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 6 Comments
Many moons ago, I let all my blog readers know that our family was expanding. Well, the expansion is now complete, so to speak. Our newest little home chef arrived just before Thanksgiving at 7 lbs, 6 oz., so we are now officially a party of four. Everyone is doing well.
Let’s hope little Paige will [...]
Thanksgiving Recap: Cranberry Apple Sauce
Posted on December 6, 2007 - Filed Under Thanksgiving, fruit | Leave a Comment
Over the years, I have experimented a lot with cranberry sauces. I’ve been looking for the right recipe that is different, but delightful. This is it.
This cranberry sauce is about as easy as it can get. The addition of apple adds a nice (and slightly sweet) twist that really takes the sauce to a different [...]
Nomination Time for the Food Blog Awards!
Posted on December 3, 2007 - Filed Under FBAs | Leave a Comment
Now’s your chance to nominate your favorite food blogs for the 2007 Food Blog Awards. Click here to go to the call for nominations and see this year’s categories — and be sure to read the rules too. It makes me so happy when people actually heed the rules.
Also, just on a side note, I [...]
Thanksgiving Recap: Roasted Butternut Squash
Posted on December 3, 2007 - Filed Under Thanksgiving, vegetables | Leave a Comment
The first year that I made Thanksgiving dinner, my then-boyfriend (he’s since been upgraded to husband) requested butternut squash. Frankly, my family doesn’t (or at least didn’t until then) eat squash. Not at all. And I had never had it before, let alone cooked it. So I did what any good girlfriend would do - [...]
Read More..>>Holiday Gift Guide: Finding Healthy Gifts for Health Savvy People
Posted on December 1, 2007 - Filed Under Great Gifts | Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again: time for seeking out presents for our loved ones. I love shopping for the people I love and getting things I know they will enjoy.
Last year, I highlighted my favorite cookbooks in anticipation of the holidays. This year, I want to tell you about some of my favorite products [...]
