Is it really June? But there was so much that I wanted to get done before the summer! Rather than panic, I think I’ll just eat a quart of local strawberries, enjoy the start of my favorite season, and forget about the overwhelming list of stuff to do before It #2’s arrival in August. Every… Continue Reading
Who doesn’t like macaroni and cheese? You simply can’t go wrong with a mixture of pasta and cheese sauce. Even Owen eats it (most of the time anyway). Since it’s one of the few things that Owen won’t throw all over the floor, I frequently make cheesy pasta mixtures with vegetables hidden in it. If… Continue Reading
Yep, it’s snowing again. Looks like winter is here to stay. Time to hunker down and do the obvious – make some soup. After all, if you’re stuck in your house, it might as well smell good with something simmering on the stove. Growing up, my dad always made concoctions with beans and greens (and… Continue Reading
I formulated this recipe with the intent that it could be a potential Valentine’s Day meal for my readers who are staying home with their special someone this holiday. But, on second thought, I do not recommend this recipe for a romantic evening. It’s rich and filling. It tastes divine and you won’t be able… Continue Reading
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
Now that it’s cool I can make one of my favorite foods – chili! I’ve always loved my mom’s chili. And this recipe is basically how she makes it (don’t fix it if it isn’t broken, right?). Except I added some crispy onions on top. Just because. I know some chili die-hards believe that true… Continue Reading