#34 Neighbor Christmas Gift- Moose Tracks

Give your neighbors something totally unexpected… ice cream.  And nothing’s better than America’s most popular flavor.  Not into an icy treat in the winter?  Moose Munch would also work with this tag idea: ... [Read more]

#32 Neighbor Christmas Gift- Goldfish

This is something everyone can use… especially if they have kids.  My kids are prone to Goldfish withdrawals if the pantry goes too long without them.  As a result they try to steal them from kids at the park.  So give... [Read more]

#31 Neighbor Christmas Gift- Puzzles

This one’s for all you cheapskates out there (myself included). I’ll give you two options:  you can pick up this puzzle with the cute tin at the Dollar Tree for a buck or you can buy a two-pack of the same puzzle... [Read more]

Key Lime in a Pinch!

I was telling my husband, the other day, how much I was craving key lime pie. “How can you crave something so specific?” I just can, okay? I think it is a residual effect of being pregnant four times – some... [Read more]

Mexican Tinga Tostadas

Tinga, tinga, tinga. Isn’t that fun to say? Tinga is the Andy Bernard of Mexican food. Under-appreciated, yet ready to take center stage at any moment. Its primary flavor component is chipotle chili which is quickly becoming... [Read more]

Salted Caramel Shortbread Squares

I thought about posting a salad this week.  Something to help me detox from the all the sweet potato souffle this Thanksgiving.  But let’s face it.  No one wants to hear about salad right now.  Hauling out the holly... [Read more]

Sweet Potato Sou-What?

When I think of Thanksgiving dinner, I immediately think about my beloved Sweet Potato Soufflé.  We have never missed a year together (except for this year because I’m going to the beach, so I decided to make it a couple... [Read more]

Warm, Sweet, Heavenly Chocolate Sauce

It’s that time of year! The days are getting shorter and there is a crisp chill in the air.  Hot cocoa sounds good but a syringe of pure warm chocolate straight to my tongue sounds even better.  I’m not kidding. ... [Read more]

Munchy, Crunchy, Crazy Yummy

I don’t know about you but my holiday baking season begins in October.  The sugar cookies, the candies, the treats delivered to friends to rid myself of the thousands of calories I just created in baked-goods form.  Goose... [Read more]

Chinger?

Yes, the rumors are true.  After years of flirtatious glances, Chocolate and Ginger have finally gotten together. Another Hollywood couple is born and this one without the typical 2-year shelf life of Hollywood romance. That’s... [Read more]

Banh Appetit! Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwiches

So there I was, riding my moped through the Vietnamese countryside, watching women in conical hats work the patties as we cruised towards the beautiful white sands of the coast… Okay, no worries.  You don’t have... [Read more]

Marshmallows Meet Their Match

Every time my little sis comes to visit me here in Richmond she takes a day trip up to DC to see her BFF.  She never fails to send me a taunting text about the yummy toasted marshmallow shake she’s enjoying at a little... [Read more]

Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes

Is there anything that says summer more than fresh blueberries?  How about blueberries and lemon?  How about blueberries, lemon, the ice cream man, shish kebabs and a slip-n-slide?  Ok, I’m getting a little carried away... [Read more]

The Skinny on Potato Salad

We all know potato salad is a given for any Fourth of July celebration.  Here’s one more reason to add it to your menu:  it can make you skinny.  Seriously.  Read on and I’ll explain. But first things first, let me explain... [Read more]

Ooey Gooey Mud Pie

With Father’s Day just around the corner, I couldn’t resist the chance to share our traditional Father’s Day dessert, Ooey Gooey Mud Pie. Most of the fathers I know don’t need much to keep them happy.  In... [Read more]