Last year, I went on a sort of melancholy roller-coaster ride around thanksgiving. I felt blue about the upcoming holiday without my extended family, then was surprised at enjoying a leisurely day with friends. This year is going to be different. We're going to stuff our … [Read more...]
Yes, the Ramekins Did Make it Taste Better!
I dream of becoming one of those cooks. You know, the kind people always hope to receive a dinner invite from. The type of cook that instinctively uses just the right amount of spices and always gets food just right.One day, I hope to take a few cooking classes, to multiply my … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Simple Joys & a Few Holiday Recipe Links
If you ever doubt that the simple things make kids happy, look at these photos. Grandma Cathy sent the kids pop up Christmas cards and they thought they'd received a little piece of heaven! (For more Wordless Wednesday, visit www.5minutesformom.com) Also, … [Read more...]
“90 % of Cooking Well is all About Confidence”
I interviewed a chef at a local restaurant recently for a feature story and he provided some tips for home cooks. The one piece of advice that really stuck with me: "90% of cooking well is all about confidence." I'm certainly no chef, but I've absolutely found this to be … [Read more...]
A Leisurely Day (with an Ambrosia Salad Recipe)
First of all, thank you to everyone who sent me such kind messages about my Thanksgiving post! I woke up yesterday morning and my pie had set, we ate yummy cinnamon rolls for breakfast, and we had tons of time to prepare the remainder of our dishes (because the kids get up so … [Read more...]
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