March is national nutrition month. I’m not sure about you but I am always finding more nutritious foods and dishes to add to my never ending queue of recipes to try. I have a number of favorite food blogs and websites (this one included) that offer healthy and delicious meals, do you have a favorite? (more…)
What better way to show your sweetheart that you love them this Valentine’s day than to make them this sweet tart!
Valentine’s Day is only a few short days away, and if you are like me, you are scrambling for some last minute ideas to show your sweethearts your love for them.
This tart is a great way to say “I love you.” Because, I’ll be honest. It does take a little time from start to finish. But, the reward of biting into this beauty is well worth it.
Just a couple more days until the super bowl. I often wonder how many people really watch for the commercials rather than the actual game. For all you super bowl die-hards out there, have you planned your super bowl party yet? If not, keep reading for a few tips and yummy recipes to really make your party great. (more…)
Wonton soup is a family favorite. I’ve been eating it since I was a kid, and it is a great comfort food to me.
Chinese new year is just around the corner. It happens to fall on Valentines Day [February 14th] this year. So, to help celebrate the year of the Tiger, try making this wonton soup! This soup would make a great addition to any Chinese New Year party. [To learn more about Chinese new year, click here]
Continue reading for the recipe below!
How many of you made the New Year’s resolution to get healthy or to lose weight? If so, you will love that January is National Oatmeal Month! Did you know that eating oatmeal can lower your cholesterol and may reduce the risk of heart disease? And one 3/4 cup serving of oatmeal is only 110 calories. It’s no wonder more oatmeal is consumed in January than in any other month of the year! (more…)
How do you start your new year? Did you know that all over the world, different people eat certain foods on New Year’s day to bring luck throughout the year? Here are a few ideas if you are looking for a little more prosperity for 2010! (more…)
My father is from the Brittany region of France, where crepes where born. So, every year as long as I can remember, for Christmas Day dinner we have these amazing dinner crepes with our meal!
For those of you who thought crepes were only for dessert, you are in for a great surprise! The creamy ham, mushroom, and swiss filling is perfect! Maybe it will become a favorite holiday dish for you too!
I recently had to make a decision on what to make for neighbor gifts this year for Christmas.
An old stand-by caramel popcorn recipe came to mind. It really tastes just like the expensive kind you buy at the gourmet popcorn store at the mall. And, if you add a cup of nuts to your recipe, it really fancies it up!
So, if you are still trying to decide on a goody to whip up for your neighbors and friends this year, this may be the winner!
Can you believe the weather this week? The photo looks like the view from our front window. We’ve been having hot cocoa (hot rice milk with hershey’s for me) almost every evening to ward off the cold. We love creamy marshmallows with our hot cocoa and like most anything else, homemade is best. Try this recipe for homemade marshmallows today, you won’t be disappointed. They’ll be perfect to have on hand for this weekend’s storm. Plus, making them is surprisingly easier than you think, just be sure to read the recipe thoroughly, prepare your ingredients/tools- mise en place, and don’t rush.
Hub was sad he missed being able to lick the sticky bowl of leftover marshmallow, a task any candy lover would be willing to assist with. (more…)
I love a good cheesecake!
And, I especially love this recipe because it is such a light and airy cheesecake, and not to mention you don’t even have to bake it!
Nothing beats a homemade graham cracker crust!
