It is always nice to have a simple, quick party recipe in you back pocket during the holidays. Something you can whip up quickly and without too much pre-planning and take to the party of gathering you forgot about – you know, you volunteered a month ago to bring a snack, but completely let it slip your mind. And this is it. Good ingredients make a good recipe, and by … [Read more...] about Cheddar Chutney Spread
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Festive Finds 2013
Holiday shopping season is upon us once again, and I love to share gift ideas for the food lovers in your life. As always, these are just some ideas about personal favorites – no one has asked me to promote any products. To get a good look at all this year fun finds, follow me on Pinterest. You can’t go wrong with a good gift of food, and if you don’t get around to going … [Read more...] about Festive Finds 2013
Amber Ale Mac and Cheese
I always get impatient for Fall. It is slow to come here and doesn’t last long. We have teasing days of cool temperatures scattered around October, but those are few between the warm, summery ones. So when I finally start to feel that little nip in the morning air, and the light fades earlier, I turn my mind to comforting autumn cooking. Nothing is more comforting in fall … [Read more...] about Amber Ale Mac and Cheese
Portuguese Custard Tarts
A few years ago, a group of girls and I decided we needed to celebrate a landmark birthday with landmark trip. None of us were particularly concerned about the number, but it seemed like an excuse people accept for special activities. Between the four of use, we are pretty well traveled and we thought we should find some place none of us had ever been. So we landed in … [Read more...] about Portuguese Custard Tarts
Bacon Fried Pecans
I don’t know who makes these decisions, but there is an endless list of “National Days” celebrating foods, dishes and ingredients. I recently saw that it was National Pecan Month, so I thought I better pull out a preparation for the iconic Southern nut. These are a salty, crunchy snack for the bar, or on top of a salad, and once again prove that everything is better with … [Read more...] about Bacon Fried Pecans
