how to: festive holiday treats
There are few better combinations than salty and sweet! They are so easy to make, and are perfect for when you need a quick and easy holiday treat! With only three ingredients, they are a perfect...
View Articlehow to: make homemade pumpkin puree
Homemade pumpkin puree is simple to make, and is much tastier than the canned option, isn’t that always the case! There are only a few steps to making pumpkin puree, and you can use it in all your...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Pumpkin Puree
When it comes to canned pumpkin, I opt for the organic store brand at Whole Foods because the color is brighter and I feel like the flavor is more fresh than Libbys. But every now and then I decide to...
View Articlecelebrate: valentine’s day
Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope you are celebrating with the ones you love! We wanted to pop in and show you a quick and easy way to transform your cake (or this would be darling on cupcakes!) by using...
View ArticleSlow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
When I start seeing beautiful tomatoes popping up at the market, I get really excited as I see this change as indicative of higher temperatures ahead. Right now, I am in France and enjoying the bounty...
View ArticleMake Your Own Fruit-on-the-Bottom Yogurt
Fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt was a childhood favorite of mine, but something I left behind a long time ago. I loved dipping my spoon down to try and catch a little of the fruit on the bottom with every...
View ArticleDinner in 5: Easy Crockpot Chicken Tacos
My mother-in-law shared this easy dinner with me shortly after marrying her son almost 13 years ago. Needless to say, we’ve enjoyed this quick dinner more times than I can remember. It’s a keeper!...
View ArticleChocolate Cake, Dulce de Leche and Gray Sea Salt
To taste dulce de leche (“candy of milk” in Spanish), is to love it. This thick sauce is truly a decadent treat and the perfect accent to dense, chocolate cake (here, I added coarse, gray sea salt to...
View Articlehow to: school lunches
With many kids going back to school, there are a lot of mom’s out there wondering what to pack for their kids to take for lunch. With a little imagination, you can pack a good variety of healthy...
View ArticleKitchen Tip: Save Your Parmesan Rinds
Since I serve some type of pasta to my family about once a week, I almost always have a wedge of Parmesan on hand (Parmigiano-Reggiano being my favorite–you can find it at Costco for a good price)....
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