Confession: I only watch 3 stations on my TV. I feel guilty at times for not paying attention to the other …600 channels of nonsense that my basic cable subscription came with, however; I only care about The Food Network, The Cooking Channel and The News (to broaden my horizons). With all of the foodie [...]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: it’s the simple things in life that make me happy. Last night I put together a small first course salad. I couldn’t believe how well it came together–defiantly something to write home about. In fact, I couldn’t stop thinking about the flavors this afternoon, and felt [...]
When chocolate meets peanut butter the world seems right. With just a few simple ingredients and no baking required, you have a homemade treat guaranteed to satisfy. Let’s see here…we have creamy peanut butter (duh), Semi-Sweet Chocolate (double duh), unsalted butter, vanilla and powdered sugar. Confession: I used three different creamy peanut butter flavors. White [...]
Peace, Love and Granola.I’m a granola lover. I love it to top off a smoothie, mix into yogurt, garnish my oatmeal and plain by the handful. Over the weekend I decided that it was time to make more granola. I’ve been playing with a few recipes here and there over the past few months, and [...]
In all fairness, I am a big fan of the weekend in general, however; Sunday has a special place in my heart. Growing up Sunday was a time for family. We slept in, went to church and spent the day relaxing together over a luscious brunch prepared by my dad and hearty early dinner. Living [...]
Yesterday, for no apparent reason, I decided to make bread. Walnut-Wheat Sourdough to be exact. I cheered when it came out of the oven looking normal. While it was cooling, I decided to postpone my planned menu for Sunday’s dinner (which I’m even more excited about!) and make the bread the star of my meal. [...]
After a great day at work, I went to my first Vinyasa yoga class of 2011! Between the chaturangas, ohms, and the heated studio, I felt refreshed and renewed. When I got home, my energy levels were flying high. I think I’m officially living yoga 
.HOW COOL IS THIS T-SHIRT? Along with a whole year [...]
The holidays are always slightly bittersweet for me. I completely indulge in the comfort of my family, home and luxurious foods. I had a hard time leaving my parents today but knew it was time to get back into my everyday routine. Sadly all good things must come to an end. As much as I [...]
Happy New Year’s Eve! Where did the year go? I’ve been taking time to reflect on this past year, with hopes of an even better 2011. I’ve had a lot of great foods this past year and want to thank you all for your encouragement and support. Going through my photos, I realized that I [...]
Want to see something pretty? Behold Fettuccine with Walnut-Parsley Pesto.I found this idea on the Food and Wine website. I have to say it is quite the “show stopper” dish. The flavors are spot on and the texture is amazing. Fettuccine needs a nice thick, luscious sauce and Walnut-Parsley Pesto is just right. Now, although [...]
