Prior to late last year, I'd heard of sand plum jelly, but never had the delightful experience of tasting it. Rememeber when I posted back in November about Joe Stumpe writing a story about my cooking? Well, between that article, a few emails and a couple jars of sand plum jelly … [Read more...] about Sand Plum Jelly Makes Friends
George’s At the Cove
When I travel, often times, I want to go back to a place I've been before. It becomes nostalgic and I want to return. Just like restaurants. Don't get me wrong, I love trying new restaurants. But, why mess with perfection? This past weekend, my good friends and I went to San … [Read more...] about George’s At the Cove
Barefoot Contessa Baked Shrimp Scampi
Yet another Barefoot Contessa recipe that doesn't fail. I've made this for several dinner parties and for weeknight dinners. The flavor is perfect, it's an easy recipe and consistently impresses whether it's friends coming over or I'm just feeding my husband. Once you make this … [Read more...] about Barefoot Contessa Baked Shrimp Scampi
No Knead Bread
I first discovered the joys of this incredibly perfect bread when I lived in Denver. My sweet neighbor, Mary would bake it, and I'd find a few slices in a cute little package on the handle to my apartment. I never bothered making this fabulous bread when I lived in Denver because … [Read more...] about No Knead Bread
The Greatest Gift of All
My grandma was diagnosed with cancer on Christmas Eve of last year. We were given the grim news a bit-by-bit, and learned in January that its terminal. Her wonderful oncologist put her on an oral chemo to hopefully keep the cancer from growing. We found out a little over a month … [Read more...] about The Greatest Gift of All
