Football frenzied crowds are a festive lot to feed and making sure that everyone is satisfied with both quantity and flavor can be a tough task. If time is an issue this weekend, we have you covered. While my motto is, fresh and local whenever possible, reality is, it's not always possible and there are … Continue reading Quick and Dirty Game Day Foods
Category: Seasonal Madness
Football Fever; Let’s raise a glass, or three!
The weekend is taking shape to be a football lovers paradise. Preseason football is finished as Thursday kicked off the 2013 season ~ the 94th in NFL's history. Yes! It's time to set the college game day menu and prep the NFL hungry football crew finger foods docket. We will spend the next few weeks … Continue reading Football Fever; Let’s raise a glass, or three!
Sunday Desserts; The Ripe and Juicy Peach
Sunday's have always been a day for family. We would prep and pop a roast or a ham in the oven, spend the morning whipping up a decadent dessert for the evening and spend time talking, listening and laughing with the entire household gathered in one room. Folks are getting busy, children grow older, and … Continue reading Sunday Desserts; The Ripe and Juicy Peach
A Taste of Summer Magick; Blackberry Delights
Late summer holds my heart for so many reasons and one of them is this tasty black fruit. As a child I spent many hours picking, eating and reaching my scratched up arms deep in to the thick brambles to ensure I didn't miss a berry. When I finished, I ran to the house and … Continue reading A Taste of Summer Magick; Blackberry Delights
Raspberry Delights and a Boozy Sorbet
Traditionally raspberries were a mid-summer fruit, but with today's growing technology they are attainable all year round. So whipping up tasty summer-like treats during all four seasons simply takes a trip to your local farmers' market when they are in season and a trip to your local grocer when they are not. Pie Crazy-Red Raspberry … Continue reading Raspberry Delights and a Boozy Sorbet
Cooking with Cherries; A delicious taste of summer
Here in the Pacific Northwest we are having a tremendously fantastic run of hot temps and it seems summer has won the footrace and beat spring to the finish line. Grills are hot and backyards are filled with picnic tables and outdoor decor. Summer foods have taken the place of spring cuisine for the moment, … Continue reading Cooking with Cherries; A delicious taste of summer
Seasonal Madness; Simple Ideas for Mom
Mother's Day is right around the corner, and final menus are coming together. Whether it's a simple breakfast, a large brunch, family dinner or decadent dessert, we will give you as many culinary ideas as humanly possible this week. When it comes to breakfast or brunch, pancakes, waffles and french toast are wonderful and quite … Continue reading Seasonal Madness; Simple Ideas for Mom
Refreshing Rhubarb Cocktails
Heating up the grill for a night on the patio at my place, requires a spirit or two. This week our flavor of choice is rhubarb and we were on the hunt for the best rhubarb cocktails out there. Let's kick off spring with a spirit or two.... Rhubarb Ginger Cooler by Cocktail Times Our … Continue reading Refreshing Rhubarb Cocktails
Cooking with Guinness and Irish Cream
Like many Irish Americans, I feel a deep sense of cohesiveness on the festive day of the Wearing of the Green. The Irish began marching in New York City while fighting with the British in the U.S. Revolutionary War, to reconnect with their Irish roots. Other parades in years and decades after were held in … Continue reading Cooking with Guinness and Irish Cream
Strawberries, Prawns and Love
An intimate candle-lit dinner for two, creating a culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen to share with your love in the glow of a warm fire is a romantic and delicious way to spend Valentine's Evening. I have collected two recipes for today's post to start the creative juices flowing. Add a glass of Champagne … Continue reading Strawberries, Prawns and Love
