Photo Credit It just wasn't in the cards.  Our Tom Brady and the Patriots didn't make it to the Super Bowl this year.  Did your team make it?  Who are you rooting for...the Pittsburgh Steelers or Green Bay Packers?  Are you having a Super Bowl Party at your house?  To be perfectly honest, I'm not a football fan but I love Super Bowl party food!  I haven't posted many appetizers on my site, … [Read more...]

My poor slow cooker has not seen the light of day in a while!  I have really neglected it this winter!  It's not because I don't like using it, I've just been busy testing out other kinds of recipes and I actually don't have a ton of tried and true slow cooker recipes.  I have a few family-approved ones that I tend to stick to.  Do you have some recipes you could share?  Use my Linky below to … [Read more...]

Can you believe Christmas is next week?  Yikes!  I'm not ready!  Are you?  I did a lot of baking this weekend and not enough Christmas shopping. In case you still need a few ideas for Christmas goodies, I thought we all could share some of our favorites.  Here are a few of my recipes that I have posted in the past. Peanut Butter M & M Cookies Chocolate Nut … [Read more...]

Truth be told, I'm not a big soup person.  I enjoy it when I'm at a restaurant, but I don't make it much at home.  I don't know why.  Maybe I feel like it's not substantial enough for the guys in my house.  Or maybe it's because I know that Andrew will turn his nose up to it without even trying it. I have several good soup recipes in my cookbook, but I would love to have a better variety.  … [Read more...]

Hey everyone, Thanksgiving is coming way too fast for me.  I've been sick for a few weeks and feel so unorganized this year.  I just can't seem to shake this darn chest cold!  I need to get this house in shape for company next week.  I'll be hosting Thanksgiving dinner for about 15 people.  Luckily, I always have the day off before Thanksgiving to bake and prep ahead. So what dishes am I … [Read more...]

I love anything with pumpkin in it...pumpkin pie, cheesecake, muffins, donuts, quick bread, you name it!  Now that it's pumpkin season, I'd love to see YOUR pumpkin recipes!  So link up to your blog recipe below and be sure to link up to your post, not your home page. I wish I had some pumpkin recipes to share, but I've been so busy lately, that I haven't spent much time in the kitchen.  So … [Read more...]

Have you gone apple-picking yet?   I went to Lanni Orchards last Saturday!  I thought it would be fun to go with someone.  But you know what?  After a stressful, hectic week last week, I thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful, quiet orchard all by myself!  I soaked in the sunshine and enjoyed being outdoors so much it felt like therapy for my mind and soul!  And it fed my inner foodie at the same … [Read more...]

Have you picked your own blueberries this summer?  I picked 3 quarts at Lanni's Orchard 2 weeks ago.  Picking blueberries with my friend Silvia seemed like such a luxury.  I'm so used to having a rigid schedule when I'm teaching or having a million things to do at home (including blogging).  I found it so relaxing, rewarding, and just plain fun on a nice summer day! … [Read more...]

I crave seafood in the summer time.  Do you?  When we go to the beach (which is about 90 minutes away) we often get fried seafood at Brown's on our way home in Seabrook, NH.  Have you ever been there?  This is their menu.  I love the tradition of a fun day at the beach followed by a seafood dinner.  That says SUMMER to me! … [Read more...]

When I was young, I really didn't appreciate homemade baked beans.  Now, they seem like a special treat.  This recipe is great for a 4th of July cook out!  Enjoy! Do you have a favorite bean recipe you'd like to share?  If you don't have a blog, feel free to add your recipe to the comments below.  If you have a blog, add your recipe to my linky below.  If you don't have a picture … [Read more...]

I love chicken salad sandwiches!  How about you?  With the hot days ahead, sandwiches like this are quick and satisfying. Do you have a sandwich recipe that you'd like to share?  Link to your sandwich blog post below by clicking on the "Add Your Link" button.  Add the name of your recipe and link to your blog post (not your home page).  If you don't have a blog, feel free to add your … [Read more...]