Valentine’s Day is less than a week away… While I can’t say that I have gotten anything for my hubby yet (oops, sorry honey!), I have done some Valentine’s Day baking. So, while I may not be the person to help you with great gift ideas for that special someone (in fact, if you have…
It’s February… How are those New Years Resolutions coming? Actually, I’m just joking. I didn’t make any resolutions this year. And, I’m a firm believer that you shouldn’t just wait until January to make small changes to your diet, life, or whatever else you feel needs improvement. Next January is 11 months away! Instead of…
This time of year, I’m always looking for new ways to jazz up my favorite foods. Winter may be dreary, but I try to make sure that the food that comes out of my kitchen is anything but. And, that’s where vanilla beans come in. Over the holidays, I was lucky enough to win a…
January is a time for new beginnings, right? While I could probably stand to eat fewer cookies and work out more, this post isn’t about resolutions to lose weight and eat great. Instead, I’m talking about new beginnings for bread baking this year! In all of the craziness at my place over the summer, I…
It seems that tasting parties and small plates are all the rage right now. And, I couldn’t be more thrilled. I am a big fan of small portions (and the ability to try lots of different dishes without needing to be rolled away from the table!). Not only is it great to go to a…
Last week, as I was decorating cookies for Halloween, I was reminded of the fact that I’ve been meaning to share my tips for making royal icing with no stress. After all, everyone wants to decorate beautiful cookies during the holiday season, but no one wants to fight with the royal icing. Between shopping for…
My husband and I don’t eat a lot of meat… We’re not vegetarians, but we do try to limit our meat intake and we eat quite a few meatless meals each week (not just on Mondays!). So, to make sure that we get plenty of healthy protein and have filling meatless meals, I tend to…
I don’t know if there is another pumpkin shortage this year, but I certainly haven’t been able to find any cans of pumpkin on the shelves at my local grocery store. It’s not a big deal, though… I’d actually rather make my own! Last year, I wrote a quick tutorial on how to make your…
It’s a pretty well known fact that I’m not a big fan of kitchen gadgets. You can keep your cupcake corers, onion choppers, and mini cupcake baking machines. The thing is, much like Alton Brown (who is one of the few food celebrities that I really admire), I have no room in my kitchen for…
When I attended the Big Summer Potluck last summer, I took decorated cookies to share with everyone… But, as it turned out, not everyone could enjoy them. I hadn’t accounted for food allergies and sensitivities, and to some poeple in the group, my cookies were poison. I’ve said it many times before, and I’ll say…
