The Environmental Working Group released it’s annual Clean Fifteen, a list of 15 fruits and vegetables that are perfectly safe even when they aren’t organic. This year’s list includes: Asparagus Avocado Cabbage Cantaloupe Cauliflower Eggplant Grapefruit Kiwi Mangoes Onions Papayas … Read More
New Years Eve has always been one of my favorite holidays. Not only does it serve as the perfect excuse to buy a new dress and let someone else paint your nails for once, but it also provides great reason … Read More
Maybe you had ham for Christmas. Maybe you’re that person. I am, sometimes. Unless I want to make a turkey. Or pot roast. But ham is a great holiday offering. The only problem is how much you have left over. … Read More
A recipe for the classic French 75 cocktail, which combines gin, lemon, and champagne in a delightful cocktail that’s ready to ring in the New Year. The holiday hubbub is starting to wind down, Christmas tucked behind us in a … Read More
With Christmas right around the corner, I figured you could use a last minute recipe for simple peanut butter fudge that’s comprised of only three ingredients you most likely have hanging around your kitchen. However, before getting you too excited, … Read More
Winter is perfect. Sure, summer has it’s advantages. There are pool parties, driving with the windows down, and water-centric vacations. But winter has tall boots, chunky sweaters, seasonal lattes and big warm mugs of booze. You also have the added … Read More
Roasted sweet potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes to serve this time of year. They’re healthy, flavorful and complementary to so many seasonal entrees. People love them! Dried cranberries and pecans are my go to accompaniments. The flavors … Read More
I still remember the first time I tried eggnog. I loved it so much I could have guzzled the whole carton, until my mom informed me – mid chug – that it was made with raw eggs. To say I … Read More
A recipe for an overnight french toast breakfast bake that will remind you of warm cinnamon rolls, but requires almost no effort. Christmas morning around my house always starts with one kid. Usually it is my youngest daughter. She sneaks … Read More
We need to talk because I’ve made a decision. First, we need to discuss the fact that this is the best fudge I’ve ever eaten. Second, it only took one pot and about ten minutes to make. But most importantly … Read More
Wether you spell them doughnuts or donuts, I think we can all agree that the dough-y confections make for a mighty delicious treat any time of day. However, if I’m eating them first thing in the morning, I have two requirements: … Read More
A cinnamon and spice infused version of the classic hot toddy with a recipe for a gingerbread simple syrup. December is not yet the time to hunker down for the winter. Instead, we’re all busying about, running here and there … Read More
This is how we are. We binge-ate poultry just last week, and here we are, eating chicken again. But chicken isn’t just part of our diet, it’s part of our life. It’s probably the first meat we eat as kids, and … Read More
Now that Thanksgiving has passed and we can all (finally) focus our energies into preparing for the number of holidays that are upon us this month, I figured we’d kick things off with a little sugar-loaded indulgence. Something that will not … Read More
This cinnamon swirl bread recipe starts with a quick and easy brioche that gets an overnight rest in the refrigerator, making it easy to pull out and bake the next morning for breakfast. December is here. Last weekend, we drove through … Read More
