Summer Salad Extravaganza! Starting with Couscous…

I hereby declare this summer of cold salads!  In the past week, I have whipped up large batches of hearty, cold salads that have pleased me to no end.  They a...

SaladsVegetarian8 Comments

Pork Tacos with Guacamole and Salsa Verde

Finding myself a little tired of chicken and steering a bit clear of beef lately, I am trying to find more room in my kitchen for "the other white meat." We did...

Main Dish8 Comments

Kumquat Pecan Bread

Those last, orange little kumquats made their way into some pecan bread that I nibbled on all day. Before baking with them, I did pop a few of the orange gems i...

Breads & Breakfast2 Comments

Sailboats and Coffee

A big thank you to my second guest blogger, Stephanie. She was kind enough to find time in her very busy schedule to write a post for Whipped. What is she so bu...

Buttermilk LoveDesserts & Sweets0 Comments

Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Although I am desperately trying to diet a bit, I fell prey to two of these the other day at my friend Marianne's house. I just cannot resist baked goods. I sup...

CookiesDesserts & Sweets12 Comments

Arugula with Kumquats, Dates and Parmesan

It has been awhile since I have sung the praises of my weekly, organic produce delivery from New Leaf Grocery. It has really changed my life and introduced me t...

Salads4 Comments

Heavenly Banana Cake with Super Special Cream Cheese Frosting

I tackled my first major baking project since having the baby. Wow... it took a LOT longer to get a simple cake made. Measure and sift the flour... feed the bab...

Desserts & Sweets33 Comments

Open Faced Pseudo-Reuben

I am still hot on the open-faced sandwich kick. Partly, I am trying to reduce the carbs and hopefully in turn reduce a few pounds. Also, I have found a little c...

Main DishSides1 Comment

Easy Italian Almond Biscotti

A perfect sip of coffee tastes delicious. Perfect coffee soaked in an almond biscotti? Even better. I feel taken advantage of when I buy a biscotti at a coffee ...

CookiesMake Your Own8 Comments

Raisin Walnut Toast with Sharp Cheddar, Pears & Honey

Lately, I have been around the house a lot and have taken to grazing all day long. Little nibbles of delicious flavors keep me going from hour to hour. One o...

SidesVegetarian10 Comments

Sour Cream Cut-out Cookies

Whew... nothing like a cookie cutting and decorating project to keep you busy for awhile. I thought these bunnies and chicks would never end. Incidentally, this...

CookiesDesserts & Sweets2 Comments

Papperadelle with Ricotta, Swiss Chard, Walnuts and Parmesan

What a beautiful, springy, green dish! Driven by a little leftover ricotta cheese and swiss chard that continues to turn up in my weekly produce delivery, I ada...

Main Dish7 Comments