There’s nothing that says lovin’ like something from the oven… Remember that jingle? Probably not – I’m just showing my age.  There’s a lot of truth to that. I always struggle with Valentine’s gifts. We just got over Christmas, didn’t we?  The thing I love about Valentine’s Day is that any little act of kindness […]

I love a good challenge! I have been invited to participate in Saucy Mama’s recipe contest! Last week I received a delightful little package of Saucy Mama’s mustard which included Hatch Chili flavor, Creamy Garlic and Dill. It’s a fun contest where 25 bloggers submit an appetizer recipe using one of these delicious mustards… I […]

This morning I’m staring at a pair of rotten bananas and can’t bring myself to throw them out. I usually do but this morning, I felt particularly guilty.  As I was searching in my pantry for what I had to work with – I found an unopened jar of Nutella and a half used bag […]

This Easter I’m switching it up by trying a new recipe for our Easter Bread. Every year I make the traditional Paska that my Mother has made for years – this year I wanted something a bit different. This recipe rocks! It looks like danish with cheese filling. It looks hard to make – but […]

Whoa! As soon as I think I have my cooking, my blog and kitchen under control – I get blindsided by another challenge. Thank goodness I love challenges but this time I’m heading down an alley I know nothing about. Gluten free cooking. That’s right, my youngest daughter who is living with us while she […]

I’m having a hard time starting this post… Hubby is sitting next to me moaning between bites… “This bread is killer…this bread is evil…I could eat the whole thing right now…this is the best thing you’ve ever made” See what I mean? He’s so distracting sometimes! Truth is – this bread IS killer and it […]