It seems that for the past couple of years I've been out of town when the cookie exchange is going on at my office. I REALLY REALLY REALLY HATE MISSING THAT. Oh how I long for those trays and trays of home baked goodies and going around in circles around the table filling up my large tupperware ... READ the POST
Vegan Fruit & Nut Bars
I have to admit. I really love making and eating all kinds of different foods. Why am I saying this? Well, it's like this..... I'm really not part of a "food culture or lifestyle". I'm not vegan. I'm not vegetarian. I'm not fruitarian. I'm not paleo. I'm not shellfish ... READ the POST
Flourless Dark Chocolate Chunk Skor Brownies
I think you know by now that I get a little excited with "mini" sized thingies. When I first saw these Lodge Cast Iron Mini Skillets at Kitchen Stuff Plus, I just knew that I had to have them. Look how cute they are! Not only are they adorable, they are great for individual sized desserts or ... READ the POST
Fruit & Nut Matzah Crunch
I'm going to be honest with you. I'm not a big fan of Passover foods and that's mainly because matzah really does a number on me. It takes a few twists and turns to get me to fall in love with a recipe that incorporates this unleavened product. BUT...... This folks is one of them. Well? Why ... READ the POST
Dinner for the Boss – Appetizers, Mains & Desserts
Everyone who has read my blog has already met my wonderful boss Alan. If not, swing on over to this post, where he spent the afternoon demonstrating how to make fresh pasta. I will never forget the long process and endless kneading, but the result was nothing short of SPECTACULAR. I've worked ... READ the POST
Blackberry Coconut & Dark Chocolate Macaroons
Let's just get this out of the way. The last time I made macaroons they ALL attached in the oven. ALL OF THEM. I ended up with one large, flat, mess of coconut. I have no idea what happened and I'm not even going to try to figure it out. For the past few years, my niece has been crowned the ... READ the POST