Entertaining in the 00’s
Pity the modern hostess. She used to plan an event according to her budget and culinary skills. But now religious restrictions, ethical quandries, and food allergies monopolize her party menu!
With this in mind, I am starting a series on “What Your Guests Won’t Eat”.  I know that many of us truly enjoy [...]

 
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 happy [...]

 
 
There is nothing better tasting then fresh bread with a lavender spread. The aroma of the two combined is so great that in my opinion should be bottled as a perfect kitchen air freshener scent.
Important facts to know and to follow:
Never use any type of dried lavender if it’s not self grown or [...]

or Any Berry Breakfast Smoothie.
I’m ashamed to admit that I have a big stack of paperwork sitting on my desk that needs to be done, ‘yesterday’. I hate paper work so I found a great job to do instead. Reorganize the fridge and freezer. To my great delight at the back of the top shelf [...]

While this recipe is based on the one by the same name in ‘The Silver Spoon’ I have however made some subtle changes to the ingredients and quantities that I think improve it over the base recipe. It’s a ridiculously simple and beautiful meal with the blueberries and honey really bringing out the natural sweetness [...]