Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Are you prepared? If you’re searching for some ideas, I think these would make your sweetie swoon. I love a brownie with a little crunchy crust and rich doughy center! Who needs a heart shaped box of chocolates and a dozen roses when you can have these? Let’s [...]
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 [...]
My nana and papa always had some bar “cookie” in their kitchen. I vividly remember sitting around their small table watching The Price Is Right while munching on jam bars and poppy seed rolls. I also remember eating WAY too many egg salad sandwiches and fitting black olives on to the tips of my fingers [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
WARNING: The photos in this post may cause severe drooling, intense chocolate cravings and/or an inclination to run to butter and pre-heat your oven to 350. If you suddenly enter a baking spree, the Live Life, Eat Right blog shall not be held responsible for the flour mess. (I will, however; take credit for the [...]
Mini pecan pies? Don’ t mind if I do!! As I mentioned yesterday, every year my mom and her friends have a cookie exchange and every year, I pick through her loot to make sure I get all of my favorites. Aside from her Raspberry-Walnut Thumbprints, my favorite cookie in her basket were the Pecan [...]
It wouldn’t be the holidays without Raspberry-Walnut Tumbprints. Everyone has that one that one food that means ‘Holiday’ to them. To me that food happens to be a cookie. Every year my mom and her friends gather for a cookie exchange. Her friends are the best cooks and I would anxiously wait for this event [...]
As I confessed to yesterday, I am a sucker for the Farmer’s Market. At my market we have a Pappardelle Pasta stand that I can never avoid. Their flavors are unique and impressive. I tend to find myself browsing the bins, asking a million questions and of course making a few unanticipated buys. I do [...]
When the weather outside is frightful, the flavors orange and ginger make me feel delightful. For the past week or so I have been craving citrus and spice. This combination is the perfect way to brighten the cold, dark days of winter and just makes you feel good. I enjoyed these cookies with a cup [...]
