The cold blew in hopefully one last time yesterday, and there are rumors snow is on its way. So to warm myself up on a chilly day, I decided to share a childhood favorite meal, my mom's Vegetable Cheese Chowder recipe, comfort food of all comfort foods. When I'm searching for comfort food on a chilly day, my mom's Vegetable Cheese[...]
It's Christmas Eve tomorrow? I'm feeling incredibly behind, but I had to participate in Room For Tuesday's Holiday Cookie Recipe Blog Hop. This year I'm sharing my Aunt Barb's Lemon Cherry Holiday Bars — a quick and easy dessert you can whip up in a pinch. And, even though they're made from scratch these holiday bars are as easy to make[...]
Do you remember last year when Sarah from Room For Tuesday invited me to join her holiday cookie recipe blog hop? I shared my Great Aunt Idella's best spritz cookie recipe. BTDubs, those bad boys, have 4 sticks of butter in them and will melt in your mouth. Well, we're doing it again this year. I've teamed up with a killer group of blogg[...]
The weather in Chicago has been cold and snowy, so what's a gal to do? Cook, of course! When 8" of snow fell last weekend, comfort food was in order, and I was craving stuffed shells in meat sauce. Plus, this recipe is too good (and easy) not to share. While the kids were outside sledding, I got to work inside. I know recipes have[...]
When Sarah from Room For Tuesday asked me to participate in her Holiday Cookie Swap Blog Hop, I knew I had to make my Great Aunt Idella's Spritz Cookies. It's a classic butter cookie recipe that blows all others away. So put on some stretchy pants, put on some holiday music, and let's get into it. Don't forget, this is a blog hop, so be s[...]
Yes, I know I'm long overdue for a Parsian recap. Je suis désolée. Summer and unemployment got the best of me. But, I promise to have a full Paris Flea post or two in the next month or so...where I went, what I bought, and what I wish I would have known. But until then, I hope this bordello inspired boozy beverage from Maison Souquet wi[...]
The sun is shining which means I can kick back and relax with a tasty tropical drink in hand. These rays have me reminiscing about sitting on the rooftop at Fleetwood’s in Lahaina, Maui sipping on a tropical cocktail. To transport me back I’m sharing the best Lime In The Coconut drink recipe. It took years of trial and error, but I[...]
Fridays are for __________. My answer? Cocktail time! I know, I know, it's been such a long time since I shared a fun cocktail recipe, but I'm going to make it up to you by hitting you with a doozy - the best cocktail with sake - well, sparkling sake, that is. I thought the champagne smash cocktail would be the cocktail of choice the oth[...]
As most of you know, I recently returned from visiting family in Germany. Taking the kids across the pond was slightly terrifying, but when I entered my in-laws' home, I was promptly greeted with a Hugo cocktail. I had never had one before, but it contained champagne and smelled delicious. Well, it was just what the doctor ordered. For th[...]