In the dead of winter, I really start missing our nights out for pizza down at the shore. Whenever we’re in Ocean City, we stop in for dinner at Piccini, a wood fired brick oven pizzeria. Their gourmet pizzas always hit the spot. Since I’m not in Ocean City and we’re only halfway through winter,… Continue Reading
First, I’m sorry for my blog absence in January. The black plague descended on our household and I’m still trying to catch up and get back to normal life. But I’m happy to be back to writing and even happier that my family is germ-free (at least for the moment). Other than getting sick, Owen… Continue Reading
I hate to make generalizations, but most tasty dips have cream cheese in them. It’s just one of those basic truths of life. PB&J sandwiches need peanut butter. Dips need cream cheese. So this dip recipe, of course, includes cream cheese. But it’s a little more elegant than your average dip. It’s actually kind of… Continue Reading
This past year has been amazing. There were so many happy moments with our little guy, Owen. I’ve enjoyed sharing all the special times with you in this blog and I hope you’ve enjoyed reading them. In 2013, I published 50 posts and about 18,000 people visited Ice Cream Off Paper Plates. That’s twice as… Continue Reading
Owen is 17 months old and ready for his second Christmas! I have to say the holidays are so much more magical when you have children. Experiencing the traditions and excitement with little ones really is the reason for the season. Of course, Owen still doesn’t understand what the heck is going on when it… Continue Reading
I’m sure you’ve seen foolproof recipes for fudge before. They have sweetened condensed milk in them, right? Well these recipes aren’t for true fudge. Real fudge is made by cooking sugar, butter and milk. And this can be a bit tricky. Lucky for you and me, my great aunt’s recipe for old-fashioned real fudge is… Continue Reading
Trying to make your house look merry and bright for the holiday season? I love decorating for the holidays but I don’t want to spend a fortune on holiday items at Pottery Barn. Here are a few budget friendly ways I dress up our home for Christmas. Holiday Card Display Instead of throwing out all… Continue Reading
Looking for sweet tasty bites to serve at your holiday party or take to one? These mini cheesecakes are the answer. They’re easy to make, they look elegant, and they taste yummy too (who doesn’t like cheesecake?). Plus, they’re the perfect size to pop in your mouth while mingling at a party. It’s easy to… Continue Reading
I love side dishes. Honestly, I think I like them more than main dishes most of the time. Thanksgiving is a perfect example – the stuffing and sweet potatoes are way more important than turkey to me. This year we also had roasted butternut squash in our array of Thanksgiving side dishes. Roasted squash is… Continue Reading
Time for Owen’s monthly update! He’s learning so much lately, it’s hard to keep up with everything new from the past thirty days. He mimics, listens, and talks more than ever. It seems like he says a new word every day: cookie, cheese, binky, etc. He likes to know what things are called. All day… Continue Reading