Hello everyone! I know I’ve been silent for… well… a long while, if I’m honest! A combination of three young kids, a bad back, and a potent flu season, had me completely out of commission. There is some good news,…
Potato Gnocchi with Late Summer Vegetables
One of the more frequent blog-related questions I get asked is: “how do you feel about shortcuts?”. You know what I’m talking about… Cream of mushroom soup as a base, frozen casseroles, boxed cake mixes, or powdered potatoes. As much…
Simple Red Raspberry Jam
As the summer draws to a close, I find myself grasping for as many warm weather moments as possible. Even though I hear school buses rumbling down the street each morning, and Halloween displays are already out in the markets,…
Watermelon Basil Margarita
I want to think of myself as a “put-together” sort of person: I schedule my hair appointments months in advance. I make lists. My hall clock runs fast so I can get out the door to the boys’ school early…
Gin & Green Tea Cocktail
Spring has finally arrived, and thank goodness for that! My hopes for velvety green leaves, blue sunny skies, and the buzzing of honeybees were almost dashed due to a dreary start of the season. Very fortunately, it is now the…
Strawberry Lemonade Cake
Well, I’m back after a looooong hiatus! Pregnancy – with all of it’s joys, cravings, aches & pains – completely kicked my butt. The end result couldn’t be more spectacular…our new baby boy was welcomed into the world a…