While preparing my New Years Eve menu it was important to me to find the perfect dessert. Not finding anything that really struck the “WOW” factor, I turned to the chef who has never let me down, Giada De Laurentiis! As I flipped thru the pages of my Giada At Home cookbook, I ran across a recipe … Continue reading
As 2011 wraps up and we prepare to embark on a new year, what better time than now to share my mother’s Rum Cake recipe!! I can’t remember a time when this deliciously moist and rummy cake didn’t grace our holiday dessert spread! I especially love having this cake for breakfast with a cup of coffee. … Continue reading
Here it is Christmas Eve Eve and I’m wondering where the last month went! I guess there IS a lot of truth to, “time flies when you’re having fun”! I can honestly say I have enjoyed this Christmas season more than most and to the fullest! 🙂 With Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on in the background, … Continue reading
Looking for a slammin’ appetizer for your holiday gathering? Look no further! I got you covered! These Stuffed Mushrooms are (as the kids these days would say), da bomb!!! Not to mention super easy to prepare! This recipe is courtesy a family friend who attended a gathering at my parents house a few years back with … Continue reading
You know the holiday season is upon us when Starbucks busts out the holiday drinks, including one of my favorites, the Peppermint Latte! Although, any true Starbucks regular knows you can get a Peppermint Latte year round, you just gotta ask for it! 😉 Candy Canes, Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses and Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Squares have made their … Continue reading
Baby, it’s COLD outside!! Nothing sounds more appetizing on these wintery days and nights than a nice, hot bowl of soup that warms the tummy and soothes the soul! Even better if it has a bit of a kick! A few years ago I ran across a FoodNetwork recipe for Hot & Spicy Tortilla Soup. … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed how expensive it is to buy jarred roasted peppers? And what’s with putting them in tall jars? Do they think we’ll actually fall for the illusion that we’re getting our money’s worth!? Risking the chance of dating myself, I’m going to throw out a…. NOT!!! For the price of peppers and … Continue reading
It’s December 2nd. My Christmas tree is decorated with special ornaments collected over the years. My Willow Tree nativity scene graces the top of my entertainment center. Red glittery candles shimmer on my mantel. Our (mine and my kitties! :)) stockings are hung with care. Christmas lights are aglow on my patio. It’s 75 degrees in Northern … Continue reading
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