Honoring Flag Day
Summertime is always the perfect time to celebrate the red, white, and blue… we begin with Memorial Day, cruise on into Flag Day and then the Fourth of July. Flag Day is often overlooked, so I’m here today to share some ideas for recognizing this day in fun and memorable ways. Whip up some Flag …
Green with Envy (Smoothies)
To be candid, the first time my friend told me she’d “tossed a handful of spinach” into the chocolate breakfast smoothie she was sipping… I grimaced. “There’s spinach… in there? How are you drinking that?” I inquired, wrinkling my nose with suspicion that she either had incredible willpower or no taste buds. “You really can’t …
Fresh Spring Desserts
When spring arrives, I want to eat lighter. Not just fewer calories, but lighter in flavor, reflecting the bounty of the season. Bright lemon, sweet strawberries, beautiful blueberries – this is when those fruits taste best! Here are some desserts that showcase these fresh spring flavors. For bright lemon flavor, check out this yummy lemon cream pie …
Favorite Passover Recipes
Passover is one of my favorite holidays. First, I love all the food involved: chicken soup with my mother’s matzo ball recipe, brisket and roasted veggies, charoses, and even gefilte fish with lots and lots of horseradish. The food tastes comforting to me and it’s always fresh and delicious. But I also love what the seder, …
Dinner in a Flash
During my singlehood, dinner could mean an oversized bowl of Cheerios at 9:00 p.m. and I was good to go. Sure, my choices weren’t the most fulfilling, but at the time I was more concerned with tackling my to do list than my taste buds. So when the day came that someone else depended on …
Green Ice Cream Pie for St. Patrick’s Day
“Are there grasshoppers in grasshopper pie?” Grasshopper Pie was one of my grandmother’s special treats. She saved it for spring when the world was starting to turn green. Which makes it perfect for St. Patrick’s day! My kids even request it in place of birthday cake! Now that my grandmother is not here using her …
Cozy Soups & Stews for Winter Meals
Oh my goodness, have we all been in the deep freeze or what? Spring can’t get here fast enough but in the meantime, we are enjoying lots of evenings at home in front of the fire. And cold weather means I’m putting lots of hot soups and stews on the menu to ward off the …
Cheap Eats: Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Edition
At the turn of a new year, somewhere in between our last sip of champagne and what was supposed to be our last sip of champagne, most of us are filled with excitement, positive energy and a plan for how we’re finally going to get it all right this year. Topping the list of popular …
Game Day Worthy Bites
Ah, the big game is upon us… are you Team Seattle or Team New England? Either way it’s time to think about your game day menu! And for these games that go on for four plus hours, it’s important to keep the menu easy breezy, suited for the come-and-go crowd, and filling and that means …
Favorite Party Sandwiches
Everyone loves a party! It doesn’t matter if you are hosting a shower, house party or just a get together with a few friends, party sandwiches are the way to go! They are the perfect filling finger food. I like to mix it up some for my guests or even for a busy week night …