Christmas Simmering Spices

Today’s recipe is just for simmering and smelling. . . . → Read More: Christmas Simmering Spices

Dog Biscuits for Your Favorite Pooch

Put some homemade treats under the tree this year for your favorite canine. . . . → Read More: Dog Biscuits for Your Favorite Pooch

“In My Kitchen” December 2018 (and Smoky Black Bean and Corn Spread)

For December’s “In My Kitchen” we have some citrus, cheese, cookbooks, jalapeno jelly and a great appetizer recipe for the holidays! Also, there’s a preview of things to come for EE’s holiday posts. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” December 2018 (and Smoky Black Bean and Corn Spread)

December Food ‘n Flix Announcement: Love Actually

It’s December. Time for sentimental and sappy holiday movies. Join me for this round of Food ‘n Flix and Love Actually. . . . → Read More: December Food ‘n Flix Announcement: Love Actually

Thanksgiving is almost HERE (Yikes!)

Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s my proposed menu for the rest of the holiday week along with (what I consider) the quintessential Thanksgiving poem. . . . → Read More: Thanksgiving is almost HERE (Yikes!)

Spicy Butternut Soup with Chorizo and Walnuts

A lazy Saturday ritual, a social media rant and a delicious soup. . . . → Read More: Spicy Butternut Soup with Chorizo and Walnuts

Pumpkin Chili with Sausage and Black Beans

You Were Always Mine by Nicole Baart inspired this comforting and warming soup. Drop by for this stop on the TLC Book Tour. . . . → Read More: Pumpkin Chili with Sausage and Black Beans

Roasted Pork in Banana Leaves

Wrapping the pork in the banana leaves made for a deliciously moist meat and many tasty meals. Where did we get the leaves? Not from an Asian market but from our own backyard grove. . . . → Read More: Roasted Pork in Banana Leaves

Lifesavers for Beginners, TLC Book Stop, and Apricot Brandy Bars

Lifesaving for Beginners is today’s stop on the TLC Book Tour. It’s a dark and cathartic memoir so you might need a comforting apricot bar and a cup of tea before you sit down to read. . . . → Read More: Lifesavers for Beginners, TLC Book Stop, and Apricot Brandy Bars

“In My Kitchen” October 2018

Día de Muertos kitchen towels, Food Huggers, Eataly items, Alice Waters, retro cookbooks and WINE!!!!!! All in my October kitchen… . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” October 2018