A Matter of Perspective~ Some things never change. I love crabmeat; I have always loved crabmeat. When I was a little girl, I thought The Red Lobster was the fanciest restaurant on the planet. I mean, only a truly elegant restaurant would offer grown-ups special bibs so their clothes … [Read more...]
Kitchen Invaders Detoured~ I often feel like a military commander in my kitchen, on the day of a holiday dinner party. Barking orders, protecting the sacred cargo, holding down the fort from invaders. My family strategically circles the kitchen until the meal is ready, slipping by the counter … [Read more...]
We all have pet-peeves, right? Well, I have a real problem with elitist know-it-all attitudes. Of course, I used to think I could manage the whole world with one hand tied behind my back. But now? Marriage, parenthood...life, have humbled me. (Thankfully.) There's a fine line between having … [Read more...]
This is my last post before Halloween night. I wanted to squeeze in one more party food before the weekend! Drum roll for Jalapeno Corn Cakes with Avocado Salsa. I'll be extremely busy the next few days prepping food, finishing the decorations, deciding what to wear... Seriously, what is my … [Read more...]
Time, my ultimate love-language. Some women want gifts or sweet talk. Those things are nice, but all I really crave is ample time with the people I love. Time is what I consider my greatest asset. I give it freely to loved ones, and become stingy when it's under attack. If someone isn't … [Read more...]
One of my favorite aspects of summer is our local farmer's markets. I literally get giddy Friday evening thinking of what I might find the next morning. This week I had the luxury of sneaking out of the house before the kids woke up! Off I went, TOTALLY ALONE, to peruse the market. The crisp … [Read more...]
Party At My House~Strawberry Brie Tartlets My husband and I are party people. We are always looking for an excuse to lay out a glorious spread of edibles and aperitifs. What's better than a warm amalgamation of friends, food and music? Not much that I can think of. We think of our home … [Read more...]
Okay, I know it goes against the grain to rename something as classic as deviled eggs. This actually wasn't my idea. The first time I heard this was from a delightfully quirky friend who enjoys cooking as much as I do. She says her family has always called deviled eggs, "Angel Eggs"...I guess they … [Read more...]
