Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail One of the tricks to being a good cook is knowing when not to overdo it. Several years ago I was cooking dinner for a then-boyfriend and decided that I wanted to make some sort of fancy seafood…
Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailSome people start the New Year with resolutions and green smoothies and exercise. That’s all nice. We like green smoothies. Others start the new year with traditions like black eyed peas or hoppin’ John. We’re kicking off 2015 with…
Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail In much of the United States, January and February are excellent months to hibernate on the couch with a home cooked dinner and a bottle of wine. As the weather changes, so do our palates, but that doesn’t…
Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail Some of the best things come from South of the border. One example: tequila. Another example: tortillas. If you’ve overdone the homemade tortilla chips (more than just a vehicle for perfect guacamole), then make a spicy and hearty soup ladled…
Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailNo matter where you are in life, it’s normal to have mixed feelings once September rolls around. If you’re in college, you’re heading back to the grind. If you have kids at home who are heading to elementary school,…