Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial intro to the summer season. Opened with picnics and parades, we welcome the warm days ahead while honoring those who died while serving in the United States armed forces. Get your flags ready to wave and your grill ready to fire up–I have a bevy of essential recipes for … [Read more…]
When life gives you lemons, you’re supposed to make lemonade with them. (I prefer adding some vodka, but that’s just me…) So what do you do when life hands you a loaf of French bread? Make bread pudding, of course! After attending the latest event put on by The Desultory Theatre Club, I was, in … [Read more…]
Summer is full of so many fabulous fruits, but one of my favorites would have to be cherries. Those little orbs–aside from proving to the Witches of Eastwick that they could meddle in other people’s lives–are so packable, so finger-food-friendly, and just so darn delicious. Keep napkins on hand–the juice, sadly stains. After pitting 6 … [Read more…]
When I was a consultant for a national food-centric direct sales company, I became a bit addicted to their cheesecake product. It was so simple–just mix with cream cheese for a spread or with cream cheese and whipped topping for a no-bake cheesecake–that I went through bottle after bottle of the mix. I told myself … [Read more…]
Disclosure: I received coupons from Driscoll’s Berries in order to develop a recipe for their Strawberry Shortcake contest. All photos and opinions remain my own. I am a whoopie pie freak. What’s my favorite pie? Whoopie. Cupcakes for a classroom birthday party? Nope, whoopie pies. Going to a picnic? I already know what I’m making. … [Read more…]