When I found out that Sabra was going to be sending me samples of their delicious hummus, I knew that all the work I’d put into this food blog had already paid off.  I love …

I haven’t had time to post much this week.  My parents have been in town from Wisconsin and we’ve been super busy!  Although I’ve been cooking a bit, I tend to let my mom take over …

Recently I was shocked – shocked – to discover that there are actually people in this world who have never enjoyed the yummy goodness of Nutella.  I know what you’re thinking…

Tired of the same ol’ donut?  Wish you had an extra $12,000 lying around?  Dunkin’ Donuts is holding a contest to see who can design the best donut, and the grand prize winner will pocket …

I came across this interesting post on “The World Tastes Good“, a thoughtful and well-written blog that I discovered just yesterday while wandering aimlessly in food-blog land.  It stuck with me most of the day, …

I’ve never been a huge crockpot girl, but I attribute that mostly to the fact that since I’ve been a cook, I’ve been lucky enough to not have to leave the house for a “real” …

…smoked paprika roast chicken SOUP!!  I know, I know, all that build up just for soup?  And chicken soup at that?
But here’s the reason I love this recipe so much.  The day-one chicken is easy …

I love potatoes for so many different reasons.  They’re cheap, versatile, healthy, and full of flavor.

A fellow foodie and blogger has placed in the Top Ten for the Quaker Oats Viewer Quickfire Challenge!  His recipe, Oatmeal/Macadamia Crusted Pork Tenderloin with a Coconut Chipotle Sauce & Grilled Caramelized Pineapple Relish (say that …

The temperatures rose to a happy seventy degrees here in Virginia this past weekend, a very welcome change from the snow and wind the week before.  Every window in the house was opened to let …

Anyone who knows me well knows my love for all things chipotle.  My pantry is literally never without a few cans of the smoky goodness.  I use it in just about everything, from dips to …

As much as I’m continuously trying to please the adult noodle fans, there’s no getting around the fact that I’m a mom.  And that many noodlers are moms, too.  And let’s face it, when the …

I’ve always loved healthy food that doesn’t taste that way.  I’ve never been one to diet – just the sound of the word sounds like a lot of work - but it’s food like this that will (hopefully) keep that …

THESE.  ARE.  SO.  YUMMY!!
I adore mushrooms.  Doesn’t matter to me how they’re prepared, what type of mushroom it is, or if it’s appetizer, entree, or dessert (okay, even I draw the line at dessert…maybe).  Add …

I love fish, and tilapia is one of my favorite types to prepare for a fast and easy weeknight dinner.  The filets are fairly thin, so they cook in five minutes or less – very …

I saw this delicious photo – along with its caption – on foodbuzz, and frantically searched until I found the recipe.  I love asparagus, and while roasting it comes darn close to perfection, I absolutely can’t …

Need a quick chipotle mayo?  Mix together mayonnaise and chipotle-flavored Tobasco to taste.  The chipotle version isn’t quite as spicy as the original, and tastes great on a sandwich!