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...]
Giveaway: Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker
June 15, 2012 By 120 Comments
photo courtesy of Amazon.com Congratulations to Lauren Kelly for winning the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet and Ice Cream Maker!!! It's SUMMERTIME! The days are getting HOTTER. You're going to SWEAT more. You're going to crave anything that makes you feel COOL and REFRESHED! Who wouldn't want to INDULGE in some frozen yogurt, or sorbet, or ice cream? Growing up, I lived for the 3 o'clock hour when I'd hear that familiar ring to the Good Humour ice cream truck. I'd race down the driveway with money in hand, salivating … [Read more...]
Zucchini Cheese Frittata
May 30, 2012 By 7 Comments
Summer is here! It’s HOT outside. And, with the sticky weather, I’ve been searching for light, refreshing dishes to make for my family. Whether I’m blending smoothies, mixing salads, or whipping puddings, the operative word is “light.” So, while the crock pot was my soul mate this past fall-spring, I’m stowing it away and focusing on planting my garden, honing my grilling skills and enjoying my Ninja blender. Our Wednesday night breakfast-for-dinner theme nights needed some adjustment too. Challah French Toast was our family fave but, the … [Read more...]
Secret Recipe Club – Summer Quinoa Salad
May 28, 2012 By 20 Comments
It’s time to reveal the recipe for my Secret Recipe Club May assignment. I love being a part of this 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 Sweetly Serendipity and immediately smiled when I read the blog tagline: for the love of sugar, happiness and serendipitous occasions! I immediately started scouring the amazing variety of recipes I knew I had something in common with Taryn, the woman behind Sweetly … [Read more...]
