Is anyone else out there addicted to Homegoods? (Silly question.) I can't pass by one without going in. As I picked up cute things that appealed to me here and there, I noticed a theme. Can you guess it? Flamingos! They are everywhere this season and just too fun to pass up. So I decided to ... READ the POST
Parsnip Soup
I was watching a cooking show the other day, one of those contest cooking shows. The "magic" ingredient that the contestants had to use was a parsnip. Both of the contestants said that they had no idea what to make because they didn't ever cook with parsnips. And I thought to myself "I've so got ... READ the POST
Chicken Bacon and Shiitake Soup
I am a huge fan of chicken soup. Any kind of chicken soup. All year 'round. I tried this recipe after eating some at one of my favorite places for a quick lunch, Amelie's Bakery. They always have something interesting on the menu and their pastries can't be beat! So here is my spin on Amelie's ... READ the POST
A Salad To Love
I met a wonderful friend and colleague for lunch the other day. And both of us got the best salad. I swore, after wolfing it down, that I would recreate it at home. I am happy to report that it has been done. And I plan to make this a staple. When someone asks me to bring a salad to a party or ... READ the POST
Back to School Lunch Made Easy
It's that time of year.... back to school time! I don't know about you, but I am jumping for joy! I miss having a schedule. I miss my kids seeing their friends every day. I miss having my time to create, uninterrupted. So back to school is a joyous occasion, for me, at least. One thing I don't ... READ the POST
