Thanksgiving is a huge culinary event for me every year. There are literally weeks and weeks of planning and preparation that go into that amazing day. Usually I start to yearn for the preparation process as the leaves begin to change colors and fall to the ground. Unfortunately for me I moved to a very Read more
So one of my family’s absolute favorite things about the weekend is Saturday morning breakfasts. Typically we don’t have anywhere to be and can linger in our pajamas over a full breakfast. There is something about the symphony of sizzling bacon, kids cartoons and the shuffling of newspapers that brings joy to my heart. I Read more
Alright, let me take you back in time because this recipe sure does take me back. The first time I made this dish, I was only 24 and had just started dating this handsome and exciting guy. His life was full of these amazing stories of danger and foreign lands and things that I had Read more
When I was in high school I decided that I was going to figure out how to make really great ribs. It wasn’t something that my parents ever cooked and they were just so expensive at restaurants. I knew that if I just put my mind to it I would be able to figure this Read more
So here’s a little confession…I never tried barbecue sauce until I was halfway through high school!!! Can you believe it?! When I grew up, grilling meant that we were having a steak – that was pretty much the only thing that ever went on our grill. It was just a simple gas grill and it Read more
I never understood the importance of a good dry rub until I started seriously researching and reading up about proper barbecue. Of course I knew the importance of salt and pepper, but a dry rub takes a simple protein to another level of flavor with so little time or effort. This recipe is based on Read more
Summer is a fantastic time of year. I love the weather and the outdoor activities…just spending as much time as you can outside. But let’s face it; one of the best things about the summertime is the amazing, healthy and delicious bounty of local fruits and vegetables. There are endless options of what you can Read more
Ever since I met my husband I have had to hear about his grandmother’s famous banana cream pie. I’m not sure there was any food item in life that he spoke more highly of – well maybe his Mom’s cakes, but the banana cream pie was definitely his second favorite thing in the world. So Read more
Please note…in the efforts of full disclosure I wanted to make sure that one point was clear prior to reading my product review. I purchased this product myself after much research and thought. I have not been given anything from the company in question and I am not affiliated with them in any way. First Read more
One of my favorite things in life is a really well put together antipasto platter. The different combinations of cured meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, and fresh sweet fruits are endless and almost always satisfying. A couple of years ago I was flipping through a back issue of Cook’s Country magazine, and I came by a Read more
