When the temperature rises we have to find ways to beat the heat. While you’ve probably stuck your head into the freezer a time or two (who hasn’t?), there are plenty of other ways to get the job done. Sweltering temps are a great excuse to...
Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to break out the blender and make margaritas, whip up your famous homemade guac, and make a few different types of tacos (the more the merrier). When surrounded by delicious Mexican food it’s easy to get...
Some (OK, most) of my favorite foods are components of a standard Mediterranean diet. Olives, feta cheese, flaky, fresh fish, and of course, hummus. If any of these ingredients are on my plate, I’m a happy camper. Hummus, especially, has become a...
Whether you forgot a special birthday or need to throw together a quick dessert for bookclub, boxed cake and brownie mixes come to the rescue time and time again. But let’s face it, box-made vs. baked from scratch sweets just don’t compare....
Does anyone else agree that one of the best things about Thanksgiving is the leftovers? While Thanksgiving dinner always makes my Top 5 Meals of the Year list, I can’t deny that I look forward to the next day just as much. Simple as it might be,...
When I sit down with my family for our annual Easter meal I can expect a few favorites to make an appearance at the table. Deviled eggs (with pimento cheese!), honey glazed ham, bright green spring peas, and of course, lamb. Last year, a rosemary...
If Heaven is a place on earth, it’s Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans. The French Quarter fixture specializes in cafe au lait and beignets. Beignets are French-style donuts that are square, rather than round, and are covered in powdered sugar - lots of...
“How would you like your eggs?” I don’t know about you, but this question always throws me for a loop. How do you expect me to decide between soft, runny poached eggs, or fluffy, cloud-like scrambled eggs? I thought I already had a tough time...
