We’re still celebrating the blog’s 1st birthday! And, all weekend I’ve been thinking of every possible way to use my new Ninja Blender (and consequently, you can still enter to win your very own too). I blended mid-afternoon Margaritas, made Mom’s fresh chilled cucumber soup, and whipped up my first-ever batch of hummus. As with my homemade Nutella experiment this past winter, I realized I was spending so much money buying the spreads when it’s literally just as easy (and cheaper) to make homemade batches. After all, at least you’re assured … [Read more...]
1st Birthday Celebration: Ninja Blender Giveaway
June 1, 2012 By 162 Comments
Happy 1st birthday to the blog!!! Exactly one year ago the first of Mom's recipes, Cheeseburger Pie, was unveiled to the blogosphere! What a wild ride it's been: from VIP food events, to featured articles, to featured recipes, to hob-nobbing with world-renown chefs, to working alongside some amazing brands. One year ago today: I didn't know how to boil pasta...I had no idea how to cut an avocado...my meals were usually dialed up from a menu. Today, my kitchen fridge and pantry are always well-stocked, I actually meal plan for the … [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...]
