Monthly Archives: November 2009
A Green Thumb Gift
If you’re like me and sad to have the winter really upon us, here’s a great gardening gift that you can make inside for the green-thumb in your life. Begonias are one of the easiest plants to propagate; most varieties … Continue reading
The ABC’s of Thanksgiving Desserts
When I was writing out my to do list for Thanksgiving dinner last night I realized my desserts represent the first three letters of the alphabet – and I really didn’t mean to! Here’s what I’m making and the links … Continue reading
Homemade Green Bean Casserole
Forget about the canned mushroom soup and French’s French fried onions with enough fat to bring on a heart attack. This year, impress the fam by whipping up that famous casserole side dish from scratch. Here’s how I do it. … Continue reading
Side Dish Heaven
Making all of the sides for Thanksgiving is my favorite part of the cooking for the holiday. Everyone expects the turkey, which I make the same every year – herb roasted with cider gravy… BORING, but delicious! The sides are … Continue reading
Filed under entertaining, Food, holiday, Recipes
Happy Friday
Last weekend I hosted a baby shower to celebrate Erin & Cameron’s upcoming arrival. I baked and crafted to my heart’s content and more… I love Amy Atlas’s dessert tables and put together one to surprise Erin, who is a … Continue reading
From the Kitchen of: Antonio Burrell
Today’s feature comes from Antonio Burrell, the chef de cuisine at newly opened Masa 14. What is your favorite kitchen gadget? Right now, it’s the wok. I absolutely love the versatility and just all around usefulness of the wok station … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Interview, Restaurants
Oooohhh la la
Swoon alert!!! I am totally in love with these handcrafted little pumpkins from Danielle of the Thompson Family Blog. I whipped up a bunch this summer and have been meaning to share the pictures and just haven’t gotten around to … Continue reading
Creamy Tomato Soup
This creamy tomato soup is perfect with a grilled cheddar sandwich on a cool Fall day. You can make it with more or less half and half and it’s just as good. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, finely … Continue reading
