Eating outdoors and grilling something on the barbeque is always a go-to for Father’s Day in our house. I don’t know if it’s because cooking meat over fire seems manly. Or because the weather on the third Sunday in June is usually too nice to consider being indoors. Whatever the reason, we often end up… Continue reading Greek-Inspired Father’s Day Menu
Coming up with something to cook for dinner, shopping for the ingredients, and preparing a well-balanced, delicious meal night after night can become a bit of a drag. Add to that the disincentive of standing in front of a hot stove when the weather is in the ’90s, and visions of take-out menus begin to… Continue reading A Week Of Summer Dinner Ideas
Last week my two wonderful sisters, who I rarely get to see, visited me, and we all went out to celebrate both my and my youngest sister’s birthdays. Because we were celebrating, we chose to order a couple of desserts to share. After some intense deliberation (as you know, sweets are a serious business), we… Continue reading Burnt Almond & Orange Bread Pudding With Balsamic Strawberry Sauce Inspired By A Favorite Pittsburgh Dessert
Every family has a favorite weeknight recipe. Ours is Sausage Penne. I’ve made it for years, and I love it because it takes very little time to prepare. It’s hearty and delicious. And, served with a simple green salad, it is a complete comfort meal that always puts my husband in a good mood. Okay,… Continue reading Sausage Penne — A Family Favorite Weeknight Pasta Recipe
Christmas and New Years Eve have come and gone and “baby it’s cold outside!” I spent most of my life in the Northeast, but since moving to the Carolinas fifteen years ago, I have become a total wimp about winter weather. I don’t know if my blood has thinned (if that’s even a thing) or… Continue reading White Bean Soup & Bruschetta
For my Christmas Breakfast Table this year, I decided to use a plethora of plaid. I was so charmed by the lighted plaid house ornaments which I used in my mantel decoration this year, I decided to incorporate them into my table design as well. Christmas Breakfast Table The foundation of my tablescape is a vibrant red… Continue reading Pancakes & Plaid: A Christmas Breakfast Table
