THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALICE CUNNIGHAM for winning the cooler. It's hard to believe July 4th is next week! I always felt the July 4th holiday was also the unofficial kick off to summer--schools are closed nationwide, BBQs are fired up, people are ready to celebrate. Many people will participate in fun excursions to celebrate family and embrace the warmer days of summer. We'll be headed to the beach. Whether you're hiking, going on a road trip, hanging out by a pool, or simply enjoying some peace … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
Versatile Blogger Award
June 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
I'm so happy to have been nominated for the Versatile Blogger award from not one but two fellow foodie bloggers: Kitchen Whisperer and Nutri-Savvy. Definitely check out their sites if you haven’t already. They’re full of yummy recipes and equally entertaining stories. The rules for this award are…. 1. Thank the Blogger who nominated you. 2. Include a link to their site. 3. Include the award image to your post. 4. Include the award image on your blog. 5. Give 7 random facts about yourself. 6. Nominate 15 other bloggers for the … [Read more...]
Apricot Rice Pudding Pops
June 27, 2012 By 5 Comments
Thank you Electrolux for sponsoring my post about secret kitchen timesavers! Now that you know the basics, visit http://www.Facebook.com/Electrolux and click on the I [Heart] Induction tab, to learn why Chef Johnny Iuzzini “hearts” induction and check out all the benefits of induction cooking. This past year has been memorable. I never thought I’d be spending so much time in the kitchen. And, while I admit what happened to me is unbelievable (the slow transformation from a kitchen-clueless to … [Read more...]
Secret Recipe Club: Fish Tacos w/Tomato Cucumber Salsa
June 25, 2012 By 22 Comments
I’m so excited that it’s time to reveal my Secret Recipe Club June assignment. I love participating with this diverse group of food bloggers. Not only has it introduced me to some very interesting people but, it has definitely widened the aperture of my food lens. This month I was assigned to the blog Cooking Whims. As I perused the site, I smiled and felt a connection with Megan when I read her claim on her About Me page: “I wouldn't call myself a chef. I'm no Julia Child.” Ironically, I have almost the exact verbiage on my page. The … [Read more...]
