Next to December, I think May could be the most expensive month of the year. There’s Mother’s Day, for starters, then you’ve got all those high school and college graduations, plus I am hosting 2 1st b-day parties. In...
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I figure most women will find themselves in one of three categories this weekend. Either you are: Being treated like the Queen Mum; Treating your own mother to a special meal; or Cooking...
The other day a friend was complaining about how hard it is to gather the whole family around the table this time of year. It seems like there’s always another meeting or rehearsal or game on the schedule, and everyone...
Isn’t it funny how weather affects your taste buds? Today is gray, windy and rainy, so all I can think about is comfort food. I know that’s a totally subjective term, so here’s my definition: Easy to make Smells great...
One of the wonderful — and maddening — things about spring is the way that it shakes us out of our routines. During the colder months, I find that schedules tend to be more predictable, and we kind of get...
First, let me warn you – I am SO HUNGRY for a burger after working on this blog. Ok, you’ve been warned. It all started with this – Guacamole taco burgers. It’s your basic burger, “spiced up with taco seasonings,...
I don’t know about you, but I don’t feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen now that spring is here. During the fall and winter, I sometimes get inspired to try recipes with 15 different ingredients and...
This week, I’m all about easy and thrifty — nothing too challenging, and definitely nothing too expensive. Does that mean I’m cheap and lazy? Personally, if I can whip up some great meals that leave me with plenty of leftover...
To me, planning a menu in March is almost as hard as planning your outfit. When the weather can change so dramatically within 24 hours, I’m never quite sure what’s appropriate. Today I wore my heavy winter coat and should...
Is there one word that stops you in your tracks when you’re browsing through recipes or skimming a menu? You know, a word like “spicy” or “sizzling” that gets your mouth watering and just demands a closer inspection? When the...