I returned to my parent’s home yesterday evening right in time for dinner. We had take out, however; this isn’t your ordinary fast-food meal. My dad picked up Mexican food from a local place called Alto Cinco. It is one of those eateries you find once in a blue moon and I always look forward [...]
I’ll be going home for the holidays, which means: cleaning out my fridge and preparing all of my gifts. So besides massive amounts of cookie baking, I have been busy trying to get myself together so I can relax at home with my loved ones. Last night I made an easy dinner, incorporating as much [...]
I often wake up thinking, “I wish I could stay in my pajamas all day and bake.” If I didn’t have a guilt complex, I would probably play hooky JUST to bake all day long. The weekends are the perfect excuse to accomplish these goals. Yesterday I ate good food and drank wine all day [...]
So long home cooked meals and lazy days watching football (which I still don’t completely understand). Hello work week. Before leaving the company of my parents, we shared one last meal together. My mom took advantage of a few of our leftovers, and made pork for the sake of a white meat that wasn’t turkey. [...]
I am thankful for oats in a jar and loose leaf tea.1/2 cup instant oats cooked stove top with 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 3/4 cup water, 1/2 banana, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves. With the remainders of a Crunch Time Jar, topped with leftover apple-orange cranberry sauce, almonds and honey. The perfect way to start [...]
Thanksgiving 2010 was complete with my favorite things: family, food, and a new canine friend. My mom set a beautiful table, with “harvest” dishes.I went to Starbucks in the afternoon for a cappuccino pick me up. Their red cups make me happy, and I was feeling the holiday cheer. We had dinner early, however; I [...]
I had to incorporate the baguette I bought yesterday into my breakfast this morning. I contemplated poached eggs. I love when the creamy yolks soften the tough bread. Perfect for dipping. Because I tend prefer sweet to savory most mornings, I decided on pumpkin custard French toast.Baked Pumpkin Custard French Toast with Maple Syrup, Greek [...]
I am boring. Instead of a “Friday Night Date” I had a “Friday Night Skate”…wing. Pan-seared Skate Wing with Garlic Cheese Butter. Garlic White Wine Kale with Mushrooms. Roasted Sweet Potatoes.I saw fresh Skate Wing at my grocery store and HAD to buy it. The nearly $2 price tag was also tempting! I’ve never made [...]
“It must be Monday. What a dumb day.”-Shania Twain I’m not trying to be “Negative Nora” but Monday can be difficult! The weekend fun is over, and it’s back to the grind. Luckily, a crazy Monday can always be remedied with satisfying food and a glass of wine. Or maybe it was two glasses of wine .Chicken [...]
I’m so glad that the Holiday season is upon us. I love cookies. Call me the cookie monster, and feed me a few. I’ll be as happy as a clam.Whole Grain Oatmeal and Whole Grain Peanut Butter Cookie. I decided to splurge and pick up a couple of cookies at my bakery. I sampled their Whole Grain [...]
