Banana Cream Custard Pie? I’ll take a slice (or three)! From the looks of all my friends’ posts on Facebook, it appears Thanksgiving was a raging success this year for everyone. But, then again, when is it not? Lots of family, friends and some of the best food of the…
Macy’s approached me last week about being included in their mBlog Recipe Showcase, in which I talk about one of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes. And as an added bonus, one of you have the opportunity to win a fabulous gift (more on that at the bottom of the post), perfect…
These delicious pan-seared scallops are a simple way to have a fancy dinner at home! Anniversaries used to mean reservations at the restaurant where we had our wedding rehearsal dinner. A leisurely glasses of wine, expensive cuts of steak and decadent dessert. Then we had little kids and tighter budget…
Halloween is finished for another year, and I can’t say I’m disappointed. I mean it’s fun and all, the kids love the piles of candy festive atmosphere and dressing up. That is, except for my 3-year old who refused to wear his costume and simply wanted to trick-or-treat as “Jack”…
I have a confession to make. I hate candy corn. And candy pumpkins. And every other Halloween candy made out of the same corn syrup, powdered sugar concoction. And I’ve always hated it – even as a child. Don’t judge. I realized this because everyone around me seems obsessed with…
I love a good roast chicken, especially when the skin gets good and brown – you guys know that. One of the best tricks for getting a deliciously crispy skin on bird is to make sure you use some sort of fat to help. And a really hot oven. Which…