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 [...]

Limoncello Tiramisu, Lemon Pudding Cakes, Lemon-Lovers Ice Cream, Candied Lemon Peels, a Birthday and Forgiveness

A Bridal Shower Menu Collection and the Privilege of Friendship
When close friend’s kids are old enough to get married, it feels a lot like when your own kid’s birthday candles exceed two hands and then both hands and feet, you wonder where the years went. It is the milestones of life—showers, weddings, births, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, and many others, which remind us of the [...]
Emeril’s Wok-Seared Duck Salad Recipe: Romantic Sizzling Skillets
When the email arrived from The Secret Ingredient with three recipes we could share from Emeril’s Sizzling Skillets and Other One-Pot Wonders, I admit, there was a hint of skepticism when I saw this one. Not really a big fan of duck, but I knew I could not recommend something I hadn’t tried. Although there [...]

Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes 2-Ways: Gluten-Free & Lactose-Free
While planning the menu for the bridal shower I was hosting, I used a couple of different recipes to accommodate those gluten-free and lactose intolerant guests. (I am reluctant to describe guests by their food sensitivities, but using their names on-line is even less appealing.) Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting anchored the [...]
Key Lime Cheesecake: Freshly Squeezed
For our anniversary, my husband had one request: Key Lime Cheesecake. For his birthday a few months ago, it was New York-Style Blueberry Cheesecake, and for Thanksgiving he wants Pumpkin Cheesecake … are you noticing a theme here? He always appreciates my efforts, so it is easy to oblige. When it is a special occasion, [...]
Peanut Butter Pie ~ Tell Someone You Love Them: Feature Fridays
Fridays usually bring features of lighthearted food notes, but this week something meaningful warrants attention. In recent weeks, the food community gathered around Jennifer Perillo after the sudden loss of her husband, Mikey. I do not know Jennifer personally, but I do know loss and grief intimately and my heart breaks for her and their [...]
Yes, That’s It
I cook a lot and from time to time, I enjoy a break from it as much as anyone does. Saturday mornings are my favorite. Each morning during the week there is breakfast to make, kids to send out the door, and the business of managing the household before I can sit down to write. [...]
Valentine’s Day: NBD or OMG?
In a conversation with a 20-something friend of mine, the topic of Valentine’s Day came up. Her sentiments closely resembled those of many of the young people I talk to—Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday, NBD (no big deal). I mentioned that while you’re dating it probably doesn’t seem very different from any other date, [...]
Valentine’s Dinner: “Did the fish head just move?”
I still smile when I think about Valentine’s Day last year. Can’t wait to put the menu together for this year! Valentine’s Day 2010 Matt and I began celebrating Valentine’s Day in advance by selecting a few recipes for the sweetheart dinner we planned together (including youngest daughter, Kristen). Various options were considered—Spanish Tapas, Scallops [...]
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ZipList: Is your shopping list tech savvy or still a pen and paper?
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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
March 21, 2012
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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...



