What is it about Italian food? Is it the simplicity of fresh flavors we love so much? I have often wondered if basil comes in a perfume … the sweet aroma draws me in like nothing else. Garlic? Oh yes, please. Cheese, bread, wine … yes, the Italians have got it goin’ on. Then there [...]
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Hearth & Soul Hop at Savoring Today
Welcome to the Hearth and Soul Hop for May 15, 2012—the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! Highlights from last week: How To Grow Organic Celery From Celery Right Out Of Your Own Kitchen! by Whole Lifestyle Nutrition caught my eye because we eat a lot of organic [...]
Chocolate Cake [Gluten-Free] and the Celebration Express
It is worse than “the holidays”, I tell ya. From mid April through the first of June, it is six straight weeks of parties, cakes, and special dinners, lined-up one behind the other around here. Only this year, it started in March and will turn out something like this—bridal shower, bridal shower, wedding, wedding, bridal [...]
Creamy Garlic-Dijon Chicken: Back from the Archive Abyss
Do you ever have the occasion to stare at a hunk of meat and wonder what it wants to be for dinner? It was a package of boneless-skinless chicken breasts that held my gaze. In general, I have a plan, but sometimes I am just not in the mood for the predictable. When that [...]
Hearth & Soul Hop at Savoring Today
Welcome to the Hearth and Soul Hop for May 8, 2012—the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! Highlights from last week: Making Colby Cheese by On The Home Front — Colby is one of our favorites, making it at home would be very cool, all I need now is [...]
Roasted Green Chili Burgers: Cinco de Mayo & National Burger Month
May is National Burger Month and Cinco de Mayo is as good a reason as any to partake in south of the border flavors this weekend. Roasted Green Chili Burgers seemed like the ideal recipe to celebrate both and light the grill. Smoky chilies and cheese mixed right in the burger, topped with salsa mayonnaise [...]
The Pioneer Woman’s Strawberry Shortcake Cake and Food From My Frontier Cookbook Winner!
Giving away a cookbook is a special treat. Encouraging friends and family to gather at the table and commune over a homemade meal is what stirs my passion for the kitchen and the keyboard. And I love cookbooks, so much potential within their pages. Will a single ingredient inspire? Will the storytelling photos be enough [...]
Hearth & Soul Hop at Savoring Today
Welcome to the Hearth and Soul Hop for May 1, 2012—the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! Here are my chosen highlights from last week: Smashed Flat Chicken with Prosciutto & Sage by Gastronomical Sovereignty Rainbow Stuffed Peppers by The Soulicious Life Popped Quinoa by Healthy [...]
The Apple Challenge: Feature Fridays
The only time I don’t mind stumbling in life is when I Stumble across something to share for Feature Fridays. This morning, I found this video and immediately went to the kitchen, picked up a crisp gala apple and tried it. Now, I have pretty strong hands for a girl, which I credit to milking [...]
Limoncello Tiramisu, Lemon Pudding Cakes, Lemon-Lovers Ice Cream, Candied Lemon Peels, a Birthday and Forgiveness
That title is a mouthful and that’s a lot of lemon, but it was a big week. We all want life to be wonderful, birthdays to be special, and dessert to be the exclamation point on top of it all. At least, that’s what I want. Nevertheless, sometimes the timing is off. Way off. Things [...]
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ZipList: Is your shopping list tech savvy or still a pen and paper?
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Hearth & Soul Hop at Savoring Today
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Chocolate Cake [Gluten-Free] and the Celebration Express
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Creamy Garlic-Dijon Chicken: Back from the Archive Abyss
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The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From My Frontier {GIVEAWAY} & Thai Chicken Pizza
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A Bridal Shower Menu Collection and the Privilege of Friendship
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Emeril’s Sizzling Skillets Giveaway: Enter To Win a Free Copy!
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A Heart Healthy Diet: What and Whom Do You Believe?
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Zak! Table Art 7-piece Flame-Shaped Serving Bowls: Enter to Win a Set!
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ChgoJohn: This sounds great, Judy, and something I want to l...
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thedrivencook: I love Italian flavors as well. This looks unique...
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Simone: Hmm sounds like a pretty handy tool Judy! I do hav...
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Geni: My shopping list is always in my iPhone in the not...
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April @ The 21st Century Housewife: This is such a beautiful salad and it looks just s...
