By popular request I am posting the Eggnog Bread recipe.  I cannot take credit for this bread.  I saw it highlighted by Michelle @ Someday Crafts who found the idea from Maggie @ … [Read more...]

Sing with me now, "Alouette, Chicky Alouette, Alouette Chicky Alouette!"  I seriously sing this little ditty in the kitchen every time I make this dish...and find myself amusing each time I sing. … [Read more...]

I am up to my eyes today in laundry, dirt, and Buckeyes.  I'm trying to keep the former two out of the later.  I have no time to do a new post on these beauties, so I'm reposting what I did … [Read more...]

There is an amazing local cookbook in Virginia called Tidewater on the Half Shell.  It is rare that I enjoy every recipe I try from a single cookbook, but that has been the case with this treasure. … [Read more...]

Have I told you recently that I love my family?  What?  I have?  Oh...well, I can't help it.  My sisters are two of my best friends and my parents just plain rock. When we are all together we love to … [Read more...]

I must really love you all to share some of my prized recipes with you.  This dish is a family favorite.  It was a favorite of mine growing up, and it is a family favorite now.  Well, okay, that is a … [Read more...]

I adore butternut squash in all forms.  It's delicious.  Tonight I'm gorging myself on a big bowl of bisque and a hot cup of chai with whipped cream of course, because I'm not sure I remember how to … [Read more...]

Yesterday was my 35th birthday, and I felt like I was turning 10 all over again. I had a big party with all my favorite foods, favorite people, and favorite presents! It was great. Today I'm … [Read more...]

One of the (only) advantages to having small children that literally rise with the sun is that my days are very, very long and I'm able to get much done.  Since I'm pms'ing, with plenty of time on my … [Read more...]

I'm not sure about you, but I seem to be the salad lady this summer.  I've been asked to "bring a salad" to three different get togethers so far and this guy above is my ol' faithful.  There are so … [Read more...]

I am currently on a lemon bar kick.  I know!  So weird for a gimme-chocolate-or-gimme-death kinda girl.  I can't explain it, but lately my lemony love just can't be contained.  I'm having fun trying … [Read more...]

Want to know how to make baked brie and chocolate croissants in 15 minutes and still have time to blog about them before they have even cooled?  Well then, you've come to the right place!  Preheat … [Read more...]

Hello my friend.  Why don't you grab yourself a cup of coffee and join me for a slice of yummyness? Today we're going to be making my favorite apple sausage quiche.  Actually, yesterday (yes horrible … [Read more...]

Those of you who have been to my home for dinner may be shocked to learn that I really don't enjoy cooking. I really enjoy entertaining, but that is not the same thing as everyday cooking. If you are … [Read more...]