Mango Cake with Coconut Topping

I recently posted a terrific and marvelous and delicious and life-changing baked bean recipe that we made up for the Fourth of July. Today I am featuring another recipe that I made when family was visiting earlier in the month.

Last summer we traveled to Iowa to spend the Fourth with my sister and her . . . → Read More: Mango Cake with Coconut Topping

“In My Kitchen” May 2018

Here’s a book review, product reviews and some pottery and wine for good measure for May’s “In My Kitchen.” . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” May 2018

Almond Breakfast Smoothie

I review Lemons Are a Girl’s Best Friend along with a delicious breakfast smoothie from Janet Hayward’s recent publication. . . . → Read More: Almond Breakfast Smoothie

Sweet Potato Soul, a new vegan cookbook

Vegan or not, you will want this cookbook in your kitchen arsenal. . . . → Read More: Sweet Potato Soul, a new vegan cookbook

In My Kitchen (January 2018)

Here’s a few items we received and gifted during the Christmas season. Linking up today with Sherry’s “In My Kitchen.” . . . → Read More: In My Kitchen (January 2018)

Taste of Home Surprises

A review of the latest Taste of Home holiday cookbooks along with some of my featured recipes: Pina Colada Cake and Herb-Vinaigrette Potato Salad. . . . → Read More: Taste of Home Surprises

Recipes from our past….

A review of a retro cookbook and a truly inspired cocktail recipe from a bygone era. . . . → Read More: Recipes from our past….

Cucumber and Mango Salad with Lime Dressing

A book review of The New American Heart Association Cookbook with a great salad recipe. . . . → Read More: Cucumber and Mango Salad with Lime Dressing

Review of My Kitchen Year with Painless Pasta

I know this book has been out for a while, but I sat down last weekend and read it cover to cover. It’s another Reichl classic. . . . → Read More: Review of My Kitchen Year with Painless Pasta

Lentil Salad with Sautéed Vegetables and Feta

This salad recipe appears in Alice Waters’ The Art of Simple Food and I love all the variations that she includes with the recipe. I’ve added carrots, celery, onions and feta to her base recipe for this dish. . . . → Read More: Lentil Salad with Sautéed Vegetables and Feta