If I had to make one thing for my Hubby for the rest of his life – it would be peas. Preferably peas and pasta. With the spring vegetables sneaking into the farmer’s markets and grocery stores, fresh peas have made an appearance, and I have been searching for a new peas and pasta recipe. [...]

So while you were chowing down on wings, pizza and pulled pork sandwiches yesterday – we took a different approach to Superbowl Sunday. I don’t like to do what everyone else is doing and our Superbowl celebration is quite subdued compared to everyone else…in that, I’m not into it. Yes, I watch the commercials and [...]

Today is a melancholy day – this week would have been Nonnie’s birthday. Two years ago, Nonnie left us for a better place. It was her time and she left behind warm memories and a large footprint on everyone’s life. Nonnie was my girls’ Jewish grandmother always making traditional Jewish foods like mandel bread, matzo [...]

He won’t stop talking about it. I made this casserole several days ago and everyday since then – he still tells me how much he loved this casserole! Granted Hubby is a casserole lover but I’ve never heard him rant about it like this. I sent leftovers to his parents’ house and now they are [...]

I’m ending week one of my WeightWatchers commitment. So far, so good! There were challenging days in that we went out three times with friends and I didn’t want my ‘diet’ to interfere with my friendships and social life. Other than counting points and planning ahead – it wasn’t so bad. I just found myself [...]

  We love pasta in our house and crave it about once a week. I try to cut corners with calories when I can and this recipe delivers! I’ve been making it for several years now tweaking it along the way. It never disappoints while giving you the full flavor of Chicken Parmesan… and easily [...]

I’ve been away from this blog and my kitchen for over a week. We were vacationing in one of our favorite places in the world – Key West. I missed my kitchen and my family was hankering for a home-cooked meal. So today, I bring you one of my most treasured recipes. But first a [...]

Woot! It’s grandson sleepover night! Time for hugs, giggles, play… and holding onto every precious moment. When I was a young mother, I was too busy to hold onto every precious moment. Looking back now, I wish I could stop time and giggle more, hug more and play more… I couldn’t, I was a single [...]

I love macaroni and cheese! I ALWAYS made it as a staple in our house – that is when my girls lived with me and I needed an easy and filling meal. Back then, I didn’t have to count calories, fat or carbs – I was too busy chasing them and my metabolism was high. [...]

What started out as a sharing a recipe with you today turned into a journey…and a fun one at that! Many years ago, I frequented a local restaurant who has since then closed but my favorite meal on their menu was Pasta Puttanesca. It was rich with flavor, salty and briney. I would go there [...]