Over the years, my family’s tastes have changed and I’m so happy the kids now like to venture out to experience new things. One type of food that always gets an “all hands raised” at our house is Asian cuisine. … Read More
Fresh Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a homemade spaghetti sauce and meatball dinner! Even your kids can help. Little hands love to roll and form meatballs and then gobble them up … Read More
Candy Cane Cheesecake
The first hint of snow makes me think of peppermint and chocolate, in my coffee but also in my dessert. Growing up in New Jersey means that I know good New York style cheesecake! I mention that because there are … Read More
Pepparkakor Cookies (Ginger Cookies)
St. Lucia Day is a Swedish holiday on December 13th. Because of the long, cold, dark winters, Swedes welcome this holiday of light. Legend tells us of a lovely, Christian girl from Sicily who risked her life in order to … Read More
Crockpot Pumpkin Spice Latte
I just love that every September the world at large suggests drinking pumpkin creamer in their coffee. It’s as if fall doesn’t start until I have my hands wrapped around this warm beverage. As anyone with a coffee addiction knows, … Read More
Avocado & Feta Salsa
The steamy Texas Gulf Coast summer has us searching for recipes that are cool and refreshing. When the merciful Southeast wind blows some of the heaviness from the air, we head outside to grill, sparing our precious, air-conditioned house from … Read More
Summer Berry Tart
This Summer Berry Tart is SIMPLE and a SHOWSTOPPER at the same time! Perfect for the Fourth of July, a family reunion or a barbecue in the backyard. Not only is it colorful and impressive to look at, but it … Read More
Salmon Three Different Ways
The Lenten season has always meant a 40-day period of sacrifice or giving up something to identify with Christ and his suffering. Whether Catholic, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Reformed, Baptist, or nondenominational, we can all benefit from the season of reflection as we approach … Read More