Project Pantry Waste Not, Want Not: Steak and sauteed veggies, plus frozen food safety 101
In addition to pantry stores, I am guilty of keeping a hefty stash of frozen goods on hand at all times. The …
The Daily Pixel: Vanilla roasted pears
One of my favorite food blogs of late is Smitten Kitchen. The name is cute. The writing is great. The recipes are …
Everyday gourmet: Cream of wild mushroom soup with arugula and truffle oil
I do NOT recommend doing a “duo” of soups like I did when making this recipe for the first time. So I’m …
Party hearty with a delicious bacon-pecan crusted cheese ball!
It came to me in a vision on the way to Zumba this morning. As I made my way into the gym …
A Grateful Heart: My very merry Christmas season
As Mr. T pulled into the garage last night, I was caught red-handed plugging in the Christmas lights. When he inquired as …
A Grateful Heart: Christmas cookies and other traditions
Decorating cookies at Shannon’s is serious business. Sprinkles, seven frosting colors, mini-marshmallows, red hots, spice drops, coconut, colored sugar (my fav!), M&Ms and …
Surprisingly scrumptious: Vegetarian, gluten-free stuffed mushrooms
Because apparently I took NO pictures of the party food, I offer you our White Elephant “Best in Show.” Yes two Victorian-esque …
A to-die-for dish: Pasta with roasted red pepper cream sauce
When I do well, I’m not a terribly modest cook. Just ask T who had to listen to me gush about this …
NCA 2011: Eating my way through the Big Easy
I’m in New Orleans this week for the National Communication Association annual convention. It’s just terrible. There are all these charming buildings …
Thursday 13: A stolen survey
Confession: I love surveys. Love! I couldn’t tell you why except that the randomness quotient generally pleases me and I can …