I can’t believe I haven’t written a thing in September. But you know what? It is my birthday month. So, I decided to take some time off. Besides, the past few weeks have been filled with takeout, dining out, and … Continue reading →

I am tired of throwing away bananas. I usually get a few bananas in with my weekly produce box that comes to my house. Often we eat them. Just as often I end up throwing them away because they’ve gone … Continue reading →

This weekend I made pulled pork. I had never done it before, but I saw a recipe for “Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork” on the Pioneer Woman’s blog that looked so simple, so easy and delicious, that I just had … Continue reading →

I am constantly amused by the obsession that my friends have formed over my cheese dip. It doesn’t seem to matter how long I cook for a party, what fancy things I prepare. My friends look around and ask, “Where’s … Continue reading →

As part of the 4th of July extravaganza, my beau and I also decided to try something new and make our own barbecue sauce. Now, bbq sauce is a much debated and controversial subject. Depending on where you are from … Continue reading →

I love the 4th of July. It is the holiday of bbq and sunshine. Of pasta salads and baked beans, watermelon and beer. Brightly colored sodas in glass bottles and little boxes of snaps that pop when you throw them … Continue reading →

June has apparently been the month of old favorites. I don’t think I’ve tried a single new recipe since I posted about those yummy pork chops. That following week I made my favorite chili, Emeril’s Turkey and White Bean Chili, … Continue reading →

I subscribe to Bon Apetit magazine. Every month a new magazine full of beautiful pictures and recipes I almost never make arrives at my door. But this time there were two recipes that I decided I was going to follow … Continue reading →