dress for success

I have an uncommon dilemma and I wasn't sure if I felt comfortable putting it out there or not. It seems I have decided to share.

milking it

We were all set to have a nice dinner at the local and recently country-renowned restaurant Kindred when Mother Nature stepped in and unloaded a heap of ice and snow.

crunch time

Our wedding is in less than nine weeks. Frankly, crunch time has come and gone and the dilly-dallying has to stop!*

*These are most likely words that have been passing through the minds of my mom and future mother-in-law for a very long time...

peaches and nutmeg cream #BringYourBestBowl #Kroger

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BringYourBestBowl #Kroger #CollectiveBias

As a recent and enthusiastic convert to the wonder of eating oatmeal for breakfast, I was delighted to learn about the Bring Your Best Bowl contest being held by Quaker® Oats.

going rogue

You know how some people like to add spicy components like, say, Sriracha to their chili? Or maybe you know other folks who believe that beer is an essential ingredient? Perhaps some people fall into both categories, and for these people, I have ALL the answers.

small packages

If miniature foods make you happy, you're gonna love these itty-bitty quiches.

good, better, best

Loyal and longtime readers will know that I sometimes get on a kick and become determined to try new recipes or dishes until I get as close to perfection as I deem possible.

#grateful365

There are some things we just don't fully appreciate until they disappear for awhile (or forever), and I know I'm guilty of taking lots of things for granted, my senses of smell and taste being high on the list. As someone whose life centers around food in many ways, those are two very important things!

all things pink and red

Is it February again already?

surprisingly smitten

I'm pretty sure I've talked about the fact that I don't really like oatmeal as a breakfast option. Granted, until recently, I'd only ever eaten the stuff that comes in the little brown packet, and that's undoubtedly my first mistake (of many). Although I'm sure it's not always the case, I can't help but associate oatmeal with a thick, gummy texture reminiscent of mucous, and that's anything but appetizing.