Many of us grew up thawing frozen meat on the counter and keeping leftovers far too long. Times have changed. Now that I’m a mom, I make an effort to serve my family only food that I’m sure is safe. The USDA has food safety recommendations to help us keep our families safe from the […]
Actifry Review & Giveaway!
As a mom, there are so many things I look for when shopping for new appliances. I want them to clean themselves, be sleek and nice looking, easy to use and produce things that are not only fat free, but something that the entire family can enjoy.
Gourmet Goodies: Belle Chevre Goat Cheese
Belle Chevre has been hand-crafting fine French style goat’s milk cheeses in rural Alabama for almost 20 years, winning over 50 national awards from the American Cheese Society and other famed foodie institutions. Belle Chevre is available at Dean & Deluca in New York, the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills and select Whole Foods stores and from their online shop.
Last-Minute Easter Recipe Advice
My son celebrated his first birthday on April 6th. I was so swept up in planning the details of his birthday party that I forgot to plan my Easter dinner. Two sites came to my rescue. The first is Martie Knows Parties, which is written by my dear friend and entertaining-expert Martie Duncan. The second is Making Life Better, which in run by the maker of some of my favorite foods Unilever.
Mocktails for Modern Mamas
When you have children, you make certain sacrifices. And of course when you look into those smiling faces, it is all worthwhile. But when you watch others sipping cosmos at a cocktail party or mint julips on Derby Day, perhaps you feel the slightest bit jealous? And very thirsty…parched even? When I was pregnant with […]
Easy Peasy Recipes for Beating Winter Blues
Munching on delicious, fresh-from-the-oven cookies is one of my favorite remedies for the winter blues. While I love making traditional chocolate chip cookies, there’s something exciting about trying a new recipe. 101 Easy Peasy Cookie Recipes by Lucinda and Heather Wallace is chock full of easy-to-make, original cookie recipes like Chocolatey Raspberry Streusal Bars, Cherry […]
Shrek Cookbook: Dine with Shrek and Fiona
Don’t know what to make for Halloween? How about whipping up a batch of stir-fry worms and insects, or perhaps you’d like to chew on swamp rat kebabs, or maybe make a mini-eyeball pizza for a quick snack? All these dreadful delights are in the Shrek Cookbook. Some of the recipes have scream-worthy names (Swamp […]
Halloween Recipe Carnival and Contest Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of our Kooky Carnival of Haunted Halloween Remarkable Recipes for Terrifyingly Tasty Treats and Eerie Edibles! My pick for the spookiest treat is Jen’s Mummy Dogs and Random.org wants to scarf down some of Pamela’s Jack-o’-Lantern Crackers. You each won a copy of the Shrek Cookbook AND a six month subscription […]
Terrifyingly Tasty Treats and Eerie Edibles
We’re hosting a Kooky Carnival of Haunted Halloween Remarkable Recipes for Terrifyingly Tasty Treats and Eerie Edibles! We enjoy putting out a spooky spread on Halloween. Check out our witches’ fingers, monster toes, and Brains (made with this Jello Brain Mold) from years’ past. Now, we want you to share your favorite devilish delight. The […]