It’s been a long and exhausting week. I had some eggs and some kick ass fixings (mushrooms, green onions, avocado, crab and gruyere cheese) and the bright idea to make an omelet. Mistake #1, why am I thinking? Mistake #2 putting my Pampered Chef cheese grater thingy together left-handed. That made grating the cheese interesting being … Continue reading
TRUTH: sometimes I sit at my desk during quiet times at work and fantasize about what I’d like to have for dinner. Before I’ve even eaten lunch. 😉 Today I had crab on the mind. I think we can thank a visit with my Godparents yesterday afternoon, knowing crab was on their dinner menu, for my … Continue reading
It’s raining, it’s pouring and the San Francisco 49ers are in the 2012 NFL Playoffs!! YAY!!! Can our “city by the bay” boys take it all the way!? Superbowl party planning is in full swing! Who will it be between?! Oh the anticipation!! Most importantly, what will you be preparing for the big day?? The rain, … Continue reading
It’s January 8th and we had a high of 64 degrees today accompanied by clear blue, sunny skies in Northern California! Although the beautiful weather is welcomed and has allowed me a gorgeously perfect day at the coast, along with a day of having my windows open to take advantage of the fresh air, it IS early January and I’m still … Continue reading
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
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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