So many lists. It’s overwhelming how many people in my life are worthy of acknowledgement at the end of the year. And, it’s even more daunting to think of the costs involved, if I were to buy each and every person present. So, why not make homemade gifts? As I see it, there are many more benefits to homemade versus store-bought. Sure you’re going to have to factor in more lead time and there’s no wiggle room for anything last minute when you’re dealing with anything homemade. But, when something is made by hand, you almost … [Read more...]
Fava Bean Pesto Soup
December 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It's Seriously Soup day today, featuring one of my favorite bloggers, Serena, who authors a blog called Seriously Soupy. Serena started Seriously Soupy as a creative outlet for herself after her first daughter was born, which combined her passion for cooking with an interest in learning more about soups and soup making. Since it started, she has given soup tours and taught soup classes and has a catalog of over 100 soups on the site! You can join Serena on her Soupy journey at SeriouslySoupy.com and twice a month you can find her here, at My … [Read more...]
Holiday Giveaway: The Perfect Picnic
December 7, 2012 By 69 Comments
Who says picnics have to be synonymous with squashed sandwiches? THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED..... The holidays are upon us! Is your inbox over-flowing with solicitations from every company imaginable; all hoping their product will make it onto your ever-growing holiday gift list? While I strive to be a creative, thoughtful gift-giver, there’s usually not a lot of time for me to go running from store to store in search of that perfect present. That’s why I’ve always been a huge proponent of click and mortar shopping. And, I’ve … [Read more...]
