Vegetarian

Irish Brown Bread

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by Nancy on March 14, 2011

This past summer I completed another item on my “bucket list” – I went to Ireland. And I fell in love. I fell in love with the scenery, with the music, with the food.. and ...

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Herb Hummus – the perfect recipe

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by Nancy on February 28, 2011

And I don’t say that lightly. I am somewhat of a  hummus officionado, having first tried it years ago in a Vegetarian cooking class and found it’s earthy and slightly tart taste addictive.  I  frequently ...

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Grilled Pear Salad with Honey and Blue Cheese

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by Nancy on February 18, 2011

This past weekend I got to do one of my favorite things.. hang out with chefs, bloggers, food writers  and people who love food as much as I do!!! The occasion? A book signing and ...

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White Bean Chowder

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by Nancy on February 15, 2011

We interrupt our normally scheduled programming to bring you “Soup-a-palooza”!!! The brainchild of Kristen at Dine and Dish and Cheryl at Tidy Mom, today is the day we are celebrating soup – and hopefully win ...

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Sundried Tomato and Cheese Scones

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by Nancy on February 14, 2011

Thoughts on Love and a Food Photography Shootout Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is the day we celebrate romantic love – but I think that’s a bit too narrow a definition for Valentines Day, don’t you? ...

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Now that the question of whether the Steelers or the Packers will win the Superbowl has been answered the next “big” question looms. To go out or stay in for Valentine’s Day? Both options have ...

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Wallet feeling a bit light from the holidays?? I have just the thing.. a new giveaway! Yes, I’ve got a $50 gift certificate to CSN Stores. So whether you are looking to spruce up your ...

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When life hands you lemons.. preserve them!

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by Nancy on January 5, 2011

Well, not exactly – the saying actually suggests making lemonade but I think in winter preserving them is better !! Preserved lemons are a common ingredient in North African  dishes – tangines, couscous and salads. ...

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Here is the second installment for Appetizer Week and Madness Survival Tip #2! Ok, so, first things first – Madness Survival Tip #2! You’ve set the date and you’ve made your list of what you ...

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