From my kitchen to your palate
Summertime is here and that means light, bright, and colorful dishes. We had friends this weekend and I kept things simple, which meant BBQ and pre-prepped dishes so I could spend quality time with them. Burgers and Brats (will all the fixings) were on the …
I love quiches! With Mother’s Day last weekend I decided to make a traditional bacon and cheese quiche. I took a shortcut and bought premade pie dough from Trader Joe’s, since this was only one of the many dishes I was preparing. The night before …
Wow, who would have thought two months ago that our lives would change as drastically as they did? I, for one, did not. Even when COVID-19 initially came out, I brushed it off like it was no big deal. I figured it was the flu …
We made it to the middle of the week! I can almost feel the weekend coming on. Normally I’d be looking forward to a wine Wednesday, but since we’re eating clean and not drinking during the week, my glass of wine will have to wait …
Mmmmm cheese. Who doesn’t like cheese? No one that’s who. Well except folks that have a dairy intolerance, they don’t like cheese because their tummies don’t like cheese🧀. Those poor people; I feel very sorry for them😔. Maybe if you’re cheese intolerant skip this post, …
As I mentioned in my last post my annual Cookie party was this past weekend and per usual it did not disappoint. I didn’t take the time to count the cookies, but even after everyone took a plateful I still had three large foil tin …
I know we are deep into the holiday season when my annual Christmas Cookie Party comes around. This year was no different from the last, we ended up with hundreds of cookies and enjoyed the company of some wonderful women as well. I tried out …
I love sugar. Well, actually, to be more honest I’m addicted to sugar. Yes, I know, I know. Sugar is bad for you. Sugar is evil. Sugar is the devil. Sugar is Public Enemy number one. You know what, even knowing all that, it still …
There are a few things I try to keep on hand in case I host an impromptu happy hour, only hours before it actually starts. Dried fruit, nuts, and cheese are mandatory (previous post here), but if I do have time to hit the store, …
Whenever holidays or birthdays come around I start thinking about what kind of things I want to include in my gift. I usually make a few food treats that I tuck into a basket to give the gift a more homemade and personal feel. I …