One of my favorite sections of Fine Cooking magazine is the cooking tips. Some magazines offer tips that are either ridiculously obvious or they offer such...
It has been longer than usual since my last post. I wish I could say that was because I was on an exotic tropical vacation. I wish my excuse was a long visit fr...
For those of us who enjoy reading blogs, you know the excitement of finding a new place to visit and take a break from your day. A few of my latest finds:
B...
Recently, I had some feedback from a reader who was making my Best Chocolate Cake Recipe. In an email exchange with her, I realized that I was perhaps not alway...
This past weekend, we made the short trek from Chicago to my home town of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Knowing I would make my annual trip to Robinette's Apple Haus,...
Fresh herbs are one of my favorite inclusions in summer cooking. For a number of years, I have grown potted herbs on my deck. Each fall, I try to bring them in ...
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Afternoon (exact time unknown, I was not keeping track)
East coast of Cozumel, Mexico
Pictured above is the best tasting beer I ...
I am somewhat new to blogging so it took a little figuring for me to understand the "tagging" of 5 Things You Don't Know About Me. I still don't know where th...
I am a pretty tough person. I can handle conflict, I am a good negotiator and with the proper mental preparation, I can endure most things. However, if there is...
Soup is on the minds of many at this time of year. Here in Chicago, we are enduring temperatures well below freezing so it feels good to keep your hands wrapped...
Lately, I have been hungry all the time and I have finally figured out why: Too many people around me are dieting. The January health kick-off craze has had an ...
