Dinner Planner- Week of December 12th

I’ve got one of my babies home from college and I am waiting for the other who will arrive later this week.  I can’t wait!  As usual, I am completely behind on my Christmas shopping, I might not do a holiday card this year, and I’ll probably have to pull an all-nighter to pack for […]

Dinner Planner- Week of December 5th

I know it’s super cliche if I say “I can’t believe it’s December already!”  But, I mean seriously.  Here’s my goal the next few weeks: get my holiday shopping done and be really mindful of my eating especially with respect to sugar and fun foods.  There are a lot of parties happening and treats flying around, […]

Planning a Happy Thanksgiving 2016 – 1 Week and Counting!

This post has been edited from the original which was published on November 17, 2011. I am going to admit this right off the bat — I am behind on my Thanksgiving planning!   The irony!  I think we’re going to be 31 people this year, including my two daughters who will be home from college.  […]

Dinner Planner – Week of November 14th

What a week!  In this unpredictable world, food is always there for you, consistent and unifying.  Let’s get cooking! This is a big week for organizing for Thanksgiving and keeping the meals simple.  November is my busiest work month and frankly, I am toast.  So I am really keeping it easy!  Here’s your dinner planner […]

Roasted Acorn Squash with Roasted Grapes, Frico and Pine Nut Dressing Recipe

I applaud you for taking a break from watching cable news until your head hurts.  Sit down, relax and take a deep breath.  This is and always will be a politics-free zone (and my social media channels are no different), because that’s not why you and I hang out together.  I would much rather do what we […]