Fresh Lemon-Blueberry Parfait with Ginger Snaps

It is Girl Scout Cookie Season!

This year one of the youngest nieces was selling. I think that we alone helped her get a cookie selling merit badge! I have all sorts of GS cookies in the freezer!

The newspaper has been running recipes using the most popular cookies. I saw one for a lemon-blueberry . . . → Read More: Fresh Lemon-Blueberry Parfait with Ginger Snaps

Holiday Recipe Club: Beer Braised Brisket with Potatoes and Peppers

I am excited for my first post for the Holiday Recipe Club! Of course, the upcoming holiday is St. Patrick’s Day so the “secret ingredients” to choose from are beer, potatoes, and/or pistachios. (Thanks to Veronica at My Catholic Kitchen for putting me on to this new club!)

I wanted a hearty meal so I . . . → Read More: Holiday Recipe Club: Beer Braised Brisket with Potatoes and Peppers

Kale Risotto with Caramelized Onions for Greenslove Bloghop

I am finding more and more recipes that we love using kale! . . . → Read More: Kale Risotto with Caramelized Onions for Greenslove Bloghop

Girls’ Night Out and a Historic Concert

We witnessed greatness last night! . . . → Read More: Girls’ Night Out and a Historic Concert

Coffee Houses

I am a late lover of coffee. (Or a latte lover of coffee…get it?) . . . → Read More: Coffee Houses

Tropical Waffles

Here’s the scenario.

Sunday morning…waking up late…wanting a leisurely breakfast with coffee, tea and the newspaper.

THERE IS NOTHING IN THE FRIDGE.

But, that is not unusual these last few months. I have gone to the grocery store only a hand full of times since the Clean Out started.

Here’s the deal. There was no . . . → Read More: Tropical Waffles

Wine adventure #2

Understanding Altitude and it’s Profound Effect on the World of Fine Wine . . . → Read More: Wine adventure #2

“No Knead” Dough-Hooked Pizza Dough

A new pizza crust recipe that requires an overnight (and then some) rise with some toppings from the fridge, pantry, and freezer Clean Out. . . . → Read More: “No Knead” Dough-Hooked Pizza Dough

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Kale

This chili is chock full of Super Foods: sweet potatoes, black beans, and even kale! . . . → Read More: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Kale

Our latest wine adventure

Wine Exploration: Tasting the Master’s Way . . . → Read More: Our latest wine adventure