This week, simply...was. I ignored the white/gold/blue/black dress hullabaloo without a sideways glance. I passed right on by the trainwreck that is The
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Friday Faves
For me, last weekend was like a dream. Or a vacation...which is pretty much the same thing. With my hubs being out of town, and Valentine’s Day canoodling
Friday Faves
Welcome to Friday friends. Doesn’t it feel good to have nearly 2 weeks of 2015 under the belt that is hopefully getting a little looser each day? I for one
Friday Faves and (re)Solutions for 2015
Today I’m going to be getting real. Maybe even a little bit raw. Today I'm sharing more of my personal realities than I normally would. It’s the new year, so
Friday Faves and a Reader Survey
One thing I love about my job is the diversity. One day I'm shooting food for clients I love and consulting on magazine design for clients. The other
Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Almond Streusel
Things around here have floated back into a familiar groove. Smudge is back in school so sleeping in is saved for the weekends and random mommy daughter
Fair for All: 25 Crazy Fair Foods You Can Make at Home
The weather's getting cooler (let's hope it stays that way), the kids are back in school (thank God!), and carnivals and state fairs have been in full swing
Crushing on The Vanilla Bean Blog and Raspberry Cacao Nib Sugar Buns
Reading other people's blogs is a voyeuristic experience. It transports us into the living rooms and lives of people we've never met and offers an intimate
Friday Faves and Summer Sips
This week started with the end of a bang-up vacation in sunny Venice, CA and flowed into the trip of a lifetime to spectacular Cordova, Alaska. Sadly, just
Friday Faves and a Father’s Day Favorites Recipe Round-Up
What more is there to say about barn-burner weekends? Except for the fact they go way too fast. So this weekend I'm going to settle on down, take a cog out of
Friday Faves Plus 8 Birthday Cake Recipes Made for Celebrating
Smudge’s birthday was this week. 10. Double digits. How did this happen and where did the time go? To say that she's been jumping, skipping, leaping and
Friday Faves and a Berry-licious Recipe Round-Up
This week simply flew by. Maybe it’s because I was actually home for a stretch without my head in the clouds. Or could be that it was an “official” 4 day week.
S’mores Krispies Bars and a Sweet S’more’s Recipe Round-Up
Snap. Crackle. And mix those krispies with butter, chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers then let’s start snacking. Those little elves who live in the
Friday Faves and a Mother’s Day Brunch Recipe Round-Up
We've just barely snaked our way past margarita madness and the accompanying buckets of nachos and here we are with another holiday simply MADE for recipe
Friday Faves Because I Ruv You Pal
How we shared our first Valentine's day wasn't traditionally romantic with flowers and chocolates. It was a little more secretive and even a little bit
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos
Today's post started out as an assignment for my intern Courtney and turned into a tasty lunch for me. See, I'm smart that way. While Courtney generally helps
Dark Chocolate Brownies
In my book, there's just one rule to live by: The more chocolate the better. These Dark Chocolate Brownies leave me praising the Cocoa Goddesses. Hallelujiah.
Baked Brie Graham Cracker Crostini with Lavender Honey
While some wax on about why you should never again bring Brie to a party, I say, that’s cool, go ahead and don’t do that. All the more for me to bring. We
Burrata Caprese Salad
Creamy, dreamy burrata subs in for traditional buffalo mozzarella in this delicious twist on the classic caprese. This burrata caprese salad is a light and easy
50 Red White and Blue Recipes
Hoist up the flag folks, it's time to celebrate the 4th of July with a round-up in honor of our 50 states with 50 Red White and Blue Recipes. Shish.
How to Skin Garlic
Putting the microwave to work as your sous chef is the secret step in this how to skin garlic tip. I use a lot of garlic in my house. Meats, pastas, salad
Roasted Artichokes with Chorizo Dressing and an Artichoke Recipe Round-Up
I look forward to this time of year, all year long. That may not make sense when you read it but try saying it out loud. Loud and proud. There you go. See, it
Quinoa and Avocado Chimichurri Salad for Food Bloggers Against Hunger
One out of every two children is on some sort of food assistance today. Families are living on a daily food budget of three dollars a day for an entire family.
Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese and Grilled Cheese Academy’s Recipe Showdown
If you hadn’t noticed, I sort of have a thing for cheese, especially grilled cheese. Yes, I even have a Pinterest board dedicated to the grilling of the
Roasted Kale and Fennel Salad with Avocado Caesar Dressing Plus 20 More Kale Recipes to Love
I succombed to peer pressure. I jumped on the bandwagon. I’m intoxicated with the sweet promise of a new fangled and healthy twist on one of my favorite
Friday Faves and Pumpkin Gruyere Gougeres
The time is drawing near as we will soon be gazing upon the backside of the great pumpkin Charlie Brown. Does that mean the plethora of pumpkin recipes will be
Bacon and Jam Mini Monkey Bread Recipe Madness
Who doesn’t like thing small and cute? Add sweet to that descriptive and you have a home run. Small children at their cuddliest peak are always adorable, the
Pumpkin and Fried Sage Flatbread plus 5 Savory Pumpkin Recipes
Sometimes you just don’t have time to create a complicated meal. And sometimes you have the time and just don’t want to. Today was one of those
Friday Faves: My View of Blogher Food 2012
Blogher Food 2012, held this year in Seattle Washington, flourished with food bloggers eager to learn, link-up and of course, talk food. I did my fair amount
Pork Belly Sliders and Recipes for Superbowl Bites
I have a long tradition with the Superbowl, and most of them I even remember past the 3rd quarter. Now let me just say, in my defense, those memories usually
Lobster Etouffee and 5 Cajun Crustacean Recipes
Baby its cold outside and I’m ready for some heat. So this big mama is pointing my cookin’ compass to ‘Nawlins baby! My first intro to real New Orleans cooking
6 Back to School Easy Breakfasts Plus a Frog In the Hole
Back to school is hard. And the end of summer is even harder. So when the two collide in a how-can-it-be-over-I-want-summer-back flurry of a.m. activity because
