Hello, 2019. It’s so nice to see you. You’re looking all spiffy and new. Seriously though, can you believe it’s 2019? It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming 2018. Then, suddenly it was summer then back to school then Thanksgiving and now a New Year. What does it say about a year when it…
Thoughts
On Strawberry Crumb Bars, and Writing to Connect
One of the scariest parts of being a writer is sharing myself with strangers. It’s intimate and personal, but also important. It’s what makes writing worth reading. Sure, I could stick to the story of how I came to make these bars. It’s topical and fun. It shows how sometimes an enthusiastic response is all…
A New Look for Sarah’s Cucina Bella
You might have noticed something a little different about SCB lately … Sarah’s Cucina Bella has a fresh, new look. Last week, I quietly overhauled the site from top to bottom. I hope you love it. Nearly 10 years ago, I launched SCB as a place to write about food in an effort to develop…
Top 10 Recipes of 2014 on Sarah’s Cucina Bella
From sweet to dinners, brunch to appetizers, 2014 was a year filled with quick and easy recipes, delicious food and fresh ideas here on Sarah’s Cucina Bella. I dug through Google Analytics to find out what the most popular new recipes were in 2014 — and without further ado, here are the top 10 recipes…
Help for Life’s Weird Moments
Do you pay for things electronically? I do. Many people do. And sometimes, other people co-opt accounts to do so as well. I was compensated for creating this post but all opinions are my own. That’s never fun — at least not for the person whose account it actually is. A few years ago, while…
Spicy Thai Curry Soup, Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Big News
From new recipes to a big announcement, here’s what’s happening around Sarah’s Cucina Bella. Months ago, my friends at the KitchenAid Blog, The Kitchenthusiast, asked to create a chicken soup with a twist. And since I love a challenge, I started by making my own Thai-style red curry paste for a spicy, succulent Spicy Thai…
30 Slow Cooker Recipes for Soup, Stew and Chili
With school in session, easy dinners are the name of the game — and it doesn’t get any easier than slow cooker recipes for soup, stew and chili. When I was apartment hunting in Maine back in June, there were a few things I was looking for. First, I wanted a two-story rental where the landlord…
Our Life in Maine: School’s Starting!
One year ago, the kids were in their first week of school and I was struggling to adjust to our hectic schedule. Back then, Will’s bus came at 7:30 a.m. and Paige’s came at 8:30 a.m. … and in the afternoon, there was another one-hour lag between when they arrived home. They were in two…
The Best of Sarah’s Cucina Bella: 2013 Edition
Can you believe we’ve reached the end of 2013? This year has been an incredible one — filled with healing, hope, rebuilding and joy. As I look back, I am struck with just how full this year was. We traveled a little — taking an epic road trip to Disney World. We found new routines…
Holiday Cleaning Tips and The Swiffer BISSELL® SteamBoost™ Mop
This holiday cleaning tips post is brought to you by Swiffer® as part of a Type-A Parent Community Sponsored Post. A few weeks or two ago, I lost my mind and invited my family to dinner on Christmas Eve. Now, Christmas Eve used to be a thing for my family — an easy family dinner…