I hope that everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving. I did! Since it was just going to be my immediate family eating dinner together, I tried to convince “my guys” to order Chinese food. Since they wouldn’t agree to that idea, I let … Read More
Last night, my church held our annual pre-Thanksgiving potluck dinner. I was planning on bringing my “go-to” dish – mac and cheese. Unfortunately, my oven decided to stop working midway through the baking. Since I didn’t have time to prepare … Read More
I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is almost here! This is definitely one of my favorite holidays where my family and I can enjoy some of our favorite foods – ranging from sweet to savory delicacies. Not just an eating fest, … Read More
Credit: Bing In my prior post, I shared Thanksgiving Tips and Tricks from Chef Tom Colicchio. Now, I’m sharing Tom’s recipe for Stewed apricots and fennel with ricotta, pistachios and black pepper (originally from the Bing Food & Drink App, which … Read More
Fall is definitely here in NYC. It’s cold! When the weather is chilly, I like cold-weather favorites like soup and chili. I recently learned that October is also called “Crocktober” because it’s the prime time to make recipes made in … Read More
My guys are taking me to a “Flapjack Camp Fundraiser Breakfast” (for the Youth & Family ministry that we oversee) on the Saturday before Mother’s Day. I prefer eating breakfast foods later in the day, so brunch is one of … Read More
I attended a spectacular “Ladies Who Brunch” event that was hosted by Sauza Tequila and party planner Cathy Riva several years ago. As I chatted with the bartender, I realized how easy it was to make delicious margaritas. I think … Read More
Brunch is the perfect meal for moms on Mother’s Day. It implies that we moms will actually get the chance to sleep late and ease into the day. I actually prefer being served brunch at home rather than going out … Read More
I have fond memories of Easter from my childhood in the South. I remember dressing up in bright new dresses to go to church, Easter baskets, Easter egg hunts and (of course) Easter dinner. (“Big Ma” was one of the … Read More
; When I asked my friends on Facebook, what they served for Passover, brisket was the practically unanimous answer! (Chicken and turkey were also mentioned.) As such, I wanted to share a couple of their ideas for both brisket and … Read More