Lemon Ricotta Cookies
There are some that feel lemon recipes are only good in summer, but I’m not certainly not one of them. I think making something with lemon helps it feel like summer!
Cooking Habits That Are Anything But Frugal
We already know that in order to truly be frugal, you need to learn to cook. You don’t have to be a fancy cook, but making dinner at home is far cheaper than eating out. Still, there are some habits that, even if you’re cooking a meal yourself, are anything but frugal.
Easy Crock Pot Hash for Dinner
I’m not sure how I could get through a day without using my crock pot. It’s a huge help in getting a hot meal on the table when days are busy. Like Mondays, when all the work I’ve neglected from the weekend comes creeping back into my schedule.
Best Cookbooks to Give as Gifts
People these days get many of their recipes from the Internet, which may make you think that cookbooks are going out of vogue. But it is not so! Cookbooks are not only great to have but also make fabulous gifts for someone you love.
Review: Barefoot Contessa at Home
I’ve long praised Ina Garten for her fabulous cooking style and collection of recipes, and I suspect I will be doing that for a long time to come. Ina’s show and books are always great.
Best Pork and Apple Recipes
I am making pork and apple stew for dinner tonite, and as I thought, is there any better combination than pork and apples? The flavors go so well together it’s ridiculous.
Monogram Cake Idea
March 29, 2010 by admin
Filed under Entertaining, Food
If you’re stumped for ideas on what to bake for a party or celebration, take some inspiration from wedding cakes. You don’t have to do the whole three tiered extravaganza that wedding cakes are known for.
Warming Up Restaurant Fries
I’m a frugal girl down to the bone. I hate wasting things, especially food. So I try and be creative, and even when we have leftovers from fast food, I like to see what else I could use it for. So last Friday we had take out fish fries for dinner from a local food [...]
Favorite Watermelon Recipes
I don’t know what it is, but my family is slightly addicted to watermelon.
Rainbow Cupcakes
March 26, 2010 by Cherie
Filed under Entertaining, Featured, Food, Holidays
Every St. Patrick’s Day I have some people over and we have a traditional Irish dinner…. corned beef, soda bread, stout, and some kind of funky dessert. I like the dessert to be a little silly, because after all, St. Patrick’s Day is about laughter and goofiness.
