the year in a nut pie shell

Seeing everyone's 2014 highlights has done two things. First, it has inspired me to follow suit, and secondly, it has made me feel like I kinda dropped the ball this year. You folks have really created some incredible stuff!

an apt name (and a giveaway for the new year)

We all have the capacity to be both sweet and sour, wouldn't you say? Everyone has his or her moment of being considerate and selfless and kind, and there are times when each of us feels grumpy and grim.

sweetest salad ever

What if I told you I lived without a blender for nearly all of my adult life? It's true--I just didn't have a need for one.

have a krusteaz kristmas!

It should be fairly obvious at this point that I'm a fan of Krusteaz, even if you didn't know I was an ambassador for them and a member of their Baker's Dozen.

hungry for the holidays

I love the holidays. I appreciate them so much more than I used to for two reasons.

step aside, cinnamon

Bet you never thought you'd see a post with that title on this blog.

decadence defined

You want decadence? I've got your decadence right here.

give as you have been prospered

I need to tell you a little bit more about Hickory Farms. As you know, they offer a variety of specialty foodsand holiday food giftsthat are perfect for any budget and for everyone on your list. Quality, freshness, and value are key traits of all of their holiday treats and gifts, and for more than 60 years, they've been providing holiday shoppers with options that not only impress aesthetically, but also taste delicious.

going green

Ms. Hyde has become Dr. Jekyll once again...

It's experiment time.