Roasted Harvest Vegetable Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a healthy and flavorful addition to your Thanksgiving feast! Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? We’re gathering together at my mother-in-law’s house instead of ours, for which I am truly thankful :) and everyone brings a dish or two. I’m always looking for a make-ahead side to add to our…
I’m sailing into Labor Day Weekend with a little nautical fun and a table for two on the dock. Labor Day marks the end of summer and a last hurrah for weekend boaters until Memorial Day next year. We look forward to quieter and less crowded weekends. . . Just us and the ducks :) I set sail…
Are you ready for the flavors of fall? Apple, Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Caramel and Maple? I have a round-up of recipes full of fall flavor to tempt your taste buds and satisfy your sweet tooth! Click on the links in red for the complete recipe. Roasted Pear-Butternut Soup Garnish with crumbled blue cheese, walnuts and…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers with a review of *Kitchens of the Great Midwest: A Novel by J. Ryan Stradal J. Ryan Stradal delves in to the American heartland, sweeping the vast landscape of Lutheran church bake-offs, chili-pepper–eating contests, and the opening of deer season to capture the zeitgeist of the Midwest and the rise of foodie…
I’m weighing anchor with a little boating and nautical fun! A nautical insulated picnic tote, plates, and glasses set sail to me for a belated birthday gift a month ago. I broke them out for their maiden voyage last week when we had a slight reprieve in the weather and the mercury moved down from sweltering to hot. :) Towels provide a tablecloth…
It’s hard to believe July 4th is only a week away! If you’re craving some red, white, and blue food fun for your Independence Day celebration, here’s a round-up of some patriotic and party treats for your Star-Spangled Celebration! Click on the links in red for the complete recipe or details. A Star-Spangled Celebration Treat Pail Party Favors,…
Enjoy the flavors of summer with recipes and inspiration from the kitchen to the table. You’ll find a bumper crop of recipes using Farmers Market fresh tomatoes, corn and peaches along with summer table inspiration for alfresco dining. Are you looking forward to the lazy days of summer? I pulled together some of my favorite ways to…
Happy New Year! With the new year comes a conscious effort to eat a little healthier at our house, a least for a month or so :) I put together a layered salad with some healthy ingredients, adding a few ingredients to bring good luck for the new year too. For good luck in the new year…
Berrylicious Fruit Salad with Orange-Vanilla Syrup is perfect for a brunch, shower, or anytime lunch! Serve it alongside a slice of pound cake for light and refreshing dessert. The orange-vanilla syrup in this fruit salad comes from Pioneer Woman and is a delightful addition to the fruit, described as “slightly citrusy, nice and sweet, with a little…