.It seems I’ve been on an Asian food kick lately. I have to admit, the flavors used in Asian cooking really just make my pallet happy.
I honestly could eat Korean food, Thai or some of the other Asian cuisines...
Most of the time, I try to eat a lower-carb diet. Don’t get me wrong, I love carbs, but carbs love my thighs too.
One of the easiest ways for me (and everyone) to cut out carbs is to replace...
Summer is almost here and with it comes the desire to lounge in the sun, eat watermelon and grill anything covered in barbecue sauce.
The first thing most people think of when they hear barbecue is ribs and they are...
Soup is a winter staple at our house. I love a good warm bowl for lunch and for dinner. And, let’s be honest, after the gluttony that comes with the Christmas holiday, soups are (usually) s good way to...
If you’ve been following my recipes for a while then you know I’m not dairy-free, gluten-free or anything-free-type-girl. I love using whole foods – cream, whole milk, butter, olive oil, real chocolate, real sugar, etc.
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I love a good bowl of soup. Better yet, I love a good bowl of soup that includes ramen noodles!
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I grew up on ramen. It was my lunch of choice as a kid...
I love recipes that can be made over from season to season. Not only does it make life a bit easier when you’re already familiar with a recipe, but it’s good to know that your family already approves of...
When Thanksgiving is over, I quickly tire of leftovers. The turkey sandwich works for about one day but I always feel as if I’m throwing away so many of the sides and not utilizing everything as best I could....
I have a confession to make. For the longest time, I didn’t like spicy foods. I’d always steer clear of the on menus and never make anything at home that might have a little kick.
Clearly, I was missing out...
Each year when fall rolls around I get a craving for warm, delicious comfort food. It never fails.
The chillier weather and falling leaves leave me yearning for hearty stews and roasts almost as much as all my favorite, fall...
I love soups, all kinds of soups. I can eat them all year round, even in the heat of the summer, and I love making leftovers into a bowl of hearty goodness.
For me all holidays provide an opportunity to...
I’m a cheese girl. I love all kinds of cheese – blue cheese, goat’s cheese, stinky cheese, etc. If a person could live off cheese (and wine and bread), I’d be in heaven. So I jumped at the chance...
This week we have been covered under a layer of ice on our little farm and temperatures haven’t been above freezing. We’re in the part of winter that’s hard. It’s grey all day, it’s cold and with Christmas way...
I love carbs. I'm Italian and they are my food group BFF. But, those carbs go straight to my bootie if I don't watch it. It's disappointing because for me there is no greater comfort food after a long...
In March it will be five years since my Grandmother passed away and as the holidays pass year year I am reminded how much she loved to celebrate them. She loved spending time with the family, taking in the...
The days are really heating up around here. It’s supposed to be in the 90’s the next two weeks and we decided not to put the pool up this summer. The good news is that the lake is only...
Do you ever feel like dinner is just one more chore at the end of the day?
I'm usually so exhausted by the time 4:30 rolls around that it's har to muster up the energy to cook - especially during...
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