Well – I imagine it seemed as though I abandoned this blog altogether –but not the case. It’s been hectic around our house, packing, getting ready to move, trying to sell our house, having a moving sale and open houses. Then there was this little storm you might have heard about named Ike, [...]

  In the spirit of the economy let me eliminate a bunch of trips to the mall where I would have to walk around frantically trying to find just the right gift for all, on my shopping list. I truly believe its time to bring back the old fashioned spirit of Christmas and spend a few [...]

Despite my fondness for things noodly, I can’t enjoy pasta very often: Carbs settle on my hips, and my mood suffers if I eat too much of the stuff. This is frustrating, because pasta is not only inexpensive and easy to prepare, but its “portionability” is perfect for folks like me who are cooking for [...]

        Love gourmet food but don’t have time to fuss with the gourmet process? I hear ya! I am so tired sometimes I almost, that is almost, feel too tired to eat – let alone prepare a gourmet meal. I certainly don’t think eating fast food or a bowl of cereal is [...]

This is a must read - for those looking for a fabulous hors d’oeuvre, a hearty side dish, or a wonderful vegetable main course.  With a little modification, it could be a fully vegan entrée – so look no further. Filling? Yes it is. Meaty? Uh huh. Flavor? Out of this world, delicious! Right now, is the peak season [...]

Well, did you add some extra chicken on the grill or have some left over from the roast chicken you made last night? Or are you just tired of the same old chicken and want a change of pace? – not to worry my friend…I have just the answer for you and even your kids [...]

Raspberry-Pomegranate Vinaigrette I see this as the old adage of killing two birds with one stone…When you’re like me, you’re busy, you have a lot of irons in the fire and a schedule that rivals Madonna’s.  Now, as much as I love to cook and find that cooking and the kitchen are my sanctuary…even I [...]

Last week I lamented the fact that many so-called “five minute” recipes. . . aren’t:  They may take five minutes to cook or to prepare, but they almost never are only five minutes from prep to table. So now I’ve been searching for the elusive “three-ingredient-recipe”: Trouble is, while many so-named recipes have three “main” [...]

I have a situation here. I love hummus. And I’m on a low/no salt diet. Which is not an insurmountable problem. Just make my own, right? Garlicky, lemony, beany, shaded with good olive oil, dusted with paprika. A vegan munchy treat that just doesn’t get much better. So, what’s a poor, hummus-starved woman to do? [...]

      In my opinion, salads are the perfect meal. There is something about the crunch of the lettuce, the tang of the dressing and the fact that you can add whatever your heart desires to completely customize you salad.   What you have in your salad is totally dependent on your mood. It [...]