Food

I have been trying to avoid soy in my diet lately, and most prepared hummus seems to have soybean oil in it.  I really love some of the flavored hummus that you find these days, and was tinkering with some home made versions.  It’s very easy, fast, and nice...

This recipe is one of those in your pocket, foolproof kind of keepers. It is easy and impressive enough to serve to guests.  It looks beautiful, and is relatively fast and easy to prepare.  It smells amazing as it is cooking. I usually use sharp cheddar, but I’ve used...

Lessons learned this Easter… It’s Murphy’s Law that if you go to bed at 2 am, you just might wake up at 7 and not be able to go back to sleep.  Even if your kids sleep 1 1/2 hours longer than you did.  Figures. Always check your cream before...

Since I spend so much time in the kitchen, was thinking I’d share some of those tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years.  Hope some of them help you! To get more juice out of a lemon or lime (or any citrus fruit) zap in the microwave for...

Being a foodie and an accomplished cook does not come without a learning curve and its share of kitchen disasters.  I thought I’d recount today some of my favorite kitchen mishaps. Going back to when I was a kid, I always found the kitchen a comforting place.  That was...