Cooking with KIDS!!
January 12, 2010 – 9:35 am | 4 Comments

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
What?!!  Christmas is over and we’re already almost two weeks into the new year?  Yes, yes, I know…and shame on me for not getting this post up sooner.  In my …

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Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day – We’re Giving It Away!
December 8, 2009 – 9:27 am | 45 Comments
boule

WE HAVE A WINNER!

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Starry-Eyed Christmas Cookies
December 3, 2009 – 10:18 am | 13 Comments
Starry-Eyed Christmas Cookies

For this month’s recipe over at The Shower Diva, I wanted to choose something fun and easy enough for even the smallest children to help make.  These are the tastiest Christmas “cookies” I make, and …

cherry shortbreads
November 13, 2009 – 1:30 pm | 7 Comments
cherry shortbreads

Sigh…where has the year gone?  Seriously?  Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Christmas will be here…tomorrow. 

A case of POM juice – leave a comment to WIN!
November 11, 2009 – 10:05 am | 48 Comments
A case of POM juice – leave a comment to WIN!

WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Congratulations to Elizabeth Bulla!
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You all know I wax poetic over all things POM.  Well, to prove to you that I am, in fact, …

a POM wonderful time!
October 23, 2009 – 8:37 am | 6 Comments
a POM wonderful time!

I’ll just come right out and say it – I’ve been neglecting you as of late.  Between working on new site Refrigerator Soup and trotting off to surreal adventures in Califorinia, I haven’t been there …

Strip Steak with Pepper Cream Sauce
October 6, 2009 – 7:42 am | 3 Comments
Strip Steak with Pepper Cream Sauce

These are my dream steaks.  Creamy, a peppery bite and all that red meat!  I’ve been eating healthier and eating less red meat, but I do love me a good steak so this was a …

Peach-Pear Crisp
September 22, 2009 – 6:35 am | 8 Comments
Peach-Pear Crisp

Oh yeah, Fall is here!  And there’s nothing better than the start of fall desserts – especially crisps and cobblers!  What’s special about this one is that Alta, from the fabulous food blog Tasty Eats …

pot roast penne
September 18, 2009 – 6:28 am | 2 Comments
pot roast penne

Ahhhh…cooler weather.  The leaves are already beginning to turn just a bit, and the cool breeze from our open windows is bringing much needed fresh air into a house that’s been pretty much closed up …

Blueberries on the Bottom Cake
September 11, 2009 – 7:44 am | 8 Comments
Blueberries on the Bottom Cake

After a personally long and difficult week, I woke up this morning resolved to return to my usual positive, outgoing self. I was reading through this beautiful post from Katie over at “goodLife eats” …

jalapeno popper dip
September 1, 2009 – 5:46 pm | 3 Comments
jalapeno popper dip

Recipe #3 – and final submission – for the Saucy Mama Extraordinary Condiment Contest.
This is a very last minute entry, but I had the idea while picking jalapenos from my garden – the only plant …

braided salmon
August 30, 2009 – 6:13 am | 25 Comments
braided salmon

It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end!  It’s been a really fun one for us – and we didn’t even take a family vacation this year.  It was our first summer …

Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Celery Slaw
August 19, 2009 – 6:54 am | 18 Comments
Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Celery Slaw

Okay, folks, here’s recipe #2 for the Saucy Mama Extraordinary Condiment Contest!  I’m really excited about this one, even more than the stuffed poblanos I made a few days ago.  For starters, I adore hot …

stuffed poblanos with chicken and lime-chipotle corn muffins
August 17, 2009 – 7:13 am | 3 Comments
stuffed poblanos with chicken and lime-chipotle corn muffins

Black beans, fresh corn, chicken marinated in a flavorful, spicy lime chipotle marinade, stuffed into a fresh poblano pepper, topped with gooey, melted cheese…

Smoked Red Chili & Pork Tamales
August 13, 2009 – 7:39 am | 7 Comments
Smoked Red Chili & Pork Tamales

I’ll admit, I’ve never attempted to make tamales.  I’m more of a fast and easy recipe girl, although I could be persuaded to spend a bit more time in the kitchen for these amazing looking …

Orzo Pasta with Shrimp
August 10, 2009 – 6:35 am | 8 Comments
Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

It’s been HOT here in Virginia lately.  We’d had a pretty mild summer, then suddenly the heat rolled in and doesn’t want to let go.  Makes for great beach and pool weather, though, plus a …

individual oreo cheesecakes
August 4, 2009 – 1:22 pm | 11 Comments
individual oreo cheesecakes

As I type out this post, I’m enjoying a coffee and a blueberry scone in a real live coffee shop with real live human beings, not one of which are kids.  Any of the mothers …

be our guest – bagels!
July 22, 2009 – 7:20 am | 5 Comments
be our guest – bagels!

Just one look at the delicious food blog “Cooking With Laura” and you’ll wish you were doing just that.  Her pictures are inspiring, her recipes mouthwatering.  I encourage you to check her out – she’s …

the saucy mama giveaway!
July 20, 2009 – 7:04 am | 33 Comments
the saucy mama giveaway!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS, Steven and Catie!!
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This giveaway is closed, but we’ll be doing another one very soon!  Thanks for all the great comments! …

stuffed baby heirloom tomatoes
July 14, 2009 – 3:33 pm | 10 Comments
stuffed baby heirloom tomatoes

I’m in love with heirloom tomatoes!  I’ve always loved tomatoes – any shape, color or size – but heirlooms hold all the flavor that I remember from my childhood.  My parents had a huge vegetable …