Where does milk come from? Thanks to Real Seal and Wanner's Pride and Joy Farm, my family and I do. I had a fun day with my family on a dairy farm tour learning how a modern day farm works. Real Seal provided me with a stipend for travel expenses. As usual, all opinions are my […]
Non Alcoholic Berry Spritzer - Low Calorie Mocktail
A Non Alcoholic Berry Spritzer is the perfect low calorie mocktail. You can make this refreshing beverage for a party or just to sip on whenever you'd like a refreshing drink. A Non Alcoholic Berry Spritzer for Aggie Today I am celebrating Aggie from Aggie's Kitchen. She has a baby due in September and […]
My New Kitchen
I just got a new kitchen! I've always wanted a big cooking and eating space. It's the kitchen of my dreams. Check it out! I have been cooking for years and dreaming about the kitchen I wanted to have. We contemplated moving to a bigger house several times but love the community we live in. […]
Good Eats: Ocean City NJ - Shore Edition
Hello. Can I interest you in some good eats from Ocean City, NJ? Our family has always spent our vacations in Ocean City NJ. Since I was there this summer (2020) I decided to up date this post with some of our favorite food bites. Normally I like to give shout outs to all the […]
Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe - (Homemade Chipwich)
This cookie ice cream sandwich recipe is a cinch to make at home. It's easy to customize your own homemade chipwich with your favorite flavors and create a customized treat. Everyone will love these chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches. One of my favorite early teenage memories is swimming at the local town pool on a […]
Grilled Veggie Antipasto
Do you have a favorite thing you could eat a few times a week? Antipasto is one of mine. I have made it on skewers and it is my favorite go to dinner when I have no time to cook. I think of antipasto in the same way that my eleven year old son thinks […]
Mussels in Tomato Broth
Hope everyone had a fun Fourth of July! Luckily the weekend is just starting so there is plenty of more fun ahead. If you are doing some entertaining , try my mussels in tomato broth featured on Food Fanatic today. I make it as a quick and easy dinner but it works well as an […]
Sweet and Crunchy Broccoli Slaw
This broccoli slaw recipe combines the fresh crunch of crisp broccoli slaw with the sweet chewiness of cranberries, the nutty richness of crunchy sunflower seeds, and a zesty Asian ginger dressing. Perfect for a meal side dish, a summer picnic or BBQ, a delicious lunch, or a party, this slaw is bursting with vibrant flavors […]
Phillips Seafood Atlantic City : Cook, Crack and Eat
For full disclosure, my daughter and I received a complementary lunch from Phillips Seafood in Atlantic City. I was not compensated for this post. As usual, all opinions are my own. About two weeks ago, my daughter and I experienced seafood heaven. We were invited as guests to one of Phillips Seafood's Cook, Crack and […]
Baking Sugar Cookies with Monk Fruit In The Raw
These sugar cookies are lower calorie and lower sugar by baking them with monk fruit in the raw. But they still taste great and are perfect for your holiday cookie tray! It's cookie baking season and that means lots of sweets but also lots of calories. Years ago, I received a package from Monk Fruit […]
Fig and Goat Cheese Flatbread with Salami
Goat Cheese and Fig Flatbread with Salami is an explosion of flavor in your mouth. Figs and goat cheese provide the perfect combination of sweet and savory and the salami adds a rich salty flavor that's ideal for serving as an appetizer at your next holiday gathering. Figs and Goat Cheese (and Salami?) Figs and […]
Salads For Spring!
Ahhhhh, the weather is finally coming around! It is great to go outside and feel the warm rays of sunshine on my face. It seemed like it would never come as we had a bit of a cold winter and early spring. When the weather gets warm, I think BBQ, salads and eating outdoors. It […]
Herb Roasted Shrimp And Tomatoes Recipe For Fresh Florida Tomato Month
Herb Roasted Shrimp and Tomatoes sits on a bed of saffron scented orzo to make a really delicious dinner! This recipe is to celebrate Florida tomato month. April is Florida Fresh Tomato Month If you are looking for some tomato eye candy, you have come to the right place. If you read my blog, you […]
Lancaster Central Market Eats
Do you enjoy visiting markets? I do and visit them frequently. Here are some Lancaster Central Market eats from my most recent trip. This week was spring break for the kiddos so we decided to take a little trip to Hershey, PA. We were headed to the sweetest place on earth to see WWE Smackdown […]
Cookie Cookbook Review : The Daily Cookie
The Daily Cookie is an excellent cookbook containing 365 cookie recipes. Read more about my cookbook review and the author, Anna Ginsberg who also writes the blog, Cookie Madness. Did you know today is Chocolate Covered Nuts Day? I didn't either until I used my new cookbook, The Daily Cookie: 365 Tempting Treats For the […]
Sweet and Spicy Smoked Sausage Bites
Who's getting ready for the Superbowl? I am not entertaining this year as we are going to a party. I still have been eying up some worthy recipes on the blogosphere as I can always use another game day recipe. I have talked about my family's love for Musselman's apple butter in the past but […]
DIY: Wine Bottle Candles
Turn empty wine bottles into cool DIY wine bottle candles. So easy and perfect for the holidays and a great DIY holiday project! Let's do some recycling! I know how to cook but crafty I am not. Since this project involved drinking some wine first, I didn't think it would be a problem. This is […]
Almond Panna Cotta Recipe with Orange Raspberry Sauce
I love going to a nice restaurant and ordering one of the fancy schmancy desserts. Isn't it fun to look at the dessert trays brought out after dinner? The hardest part is choosing which one to have. My son was about seven when we took both of our children to a fine dining restaurant for […]
Hoagie Dip Appetizer Idea
Today's recipe is really not a recipe. It's more of an appetizer idea. It's also a way to recycle the kids lunch or make something new with the leftover holiday antipasto tray. I am always looking for quick and easy appetizers. I could skip the entree anytime. Sometimes my husband and I will have a […]
Lidia's Favorite Recipes Cookbook & Straw and Hay Pasta Recipe
A review of Lidia's Favorite Recipes Cookbook as well as her recipe for Straw and Hay Pasta. This is a wonderful book with delicious recipes! CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATS TO WINNER JANICE E ! I have always been a fan of Lidia Bastianich. Her recipes are easy to make Italian food that are good enough […]
Peaches and Cream Crepes
Peaches and Cream Crepes are simple to make yet elegant on the plate so you can take dessert (or breakfast) to the next level. Fruit crepes topped with whipped cream are luscious and decadent without being heavy. Peach crepes are a dreamy treat any time of the year. In the summer, I love fresh seasonal […]
Baked Pumpkin Cake Doughnuts
No one in my family likes pumpkin. Or so I thought. I found this great recipe for pumpkin cake doughnuts from King Arthur Flour. I was going to make a batch to bring to work. I also would have plenty of extras to go with my coffee the next few mornings. They never made it […]
Apple Butter Baked Oatmeal Recipe
This baked oatmeal recipe contains delicious apple butter, almonds, and spices that give it a sweet, fall flavor! Baked Oatmeal Recipe Backstory Several years ago, I attended a blogging conference and one of the sponsors was Musselsman's. Their apple butter was included in some of the food we ate. I found out that it went […]
Smoked Sausage And Shrimp Jambalaya
I have always wanted to make my own jambalaya but have never gotten around to it. After receiving the McCormick seasonings, the day finally came. It was much easier and quicker than I ever thought it would be. This was a fabulous week night meal. I followed the McCormick recipe and just added some extra […]
Roasted Tomato Sauce and Barilla Plus
I love the last days of summer and I am trying to visit as many farmers markets as I can. I am still enjoying the bounty of fresh Jersey tomatoes I bought two weeks ago. Instead of doing the usual canning, I made several batches of roasted tomato sauce. I have plenty for the coming […]
The Big Summer Potluck 2012
The summer is quickly dwindling away and I am trying to savor the last few weeks. I have not done any blog posts for August but I have gained plenty of great memories. My family and I just got back from a week long vacation in Vermont and I ate plenty of cheese and maple […]
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Confetti Ratatouille
Last month I was invited to try some new fresh pasta by Buitoni. How could I refuse? I have always loved their fresh pastas, tortellini and ravioli but now I love them even more. I was thrilled to find out that they have two two kinds of pasta. Available in stores is Butternut Squash Agnolotti […]
Cherry Blondies
Believe it or not, I am not a chocolate person. I would much rather have a dessert filled with fruit and whipped cream. Give me strawberry short cake or key lime pie and I will skip the brownies every time. My son is the chocolate person in this house and he constantly begs for me […]
Pinwheel Antipasto Skewer Appetizers
Antipasto skewers are fun and simple pinwheel appetizers that are perfect for serving on game day or at any party or gathering. You and your guests will love this antipasto on a stick. Ask me what food I can't live without and I wouldn't even have to think about it. It's cheese all the way. […]
Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe (Only 3 Ingredients!)
Luscious Blueberry Frozen Yogurt made with 3 ingredients is fresh and flavorful and can be made with or without an ice cream maker. Why go to your local ice cream shop when you can make this incredible frozen yogurt recipe at home? I love going to the markets in the summer and picking up some […]
Thai Beef Tostadas
A few weeks ago, I received a complementary shipment of TortillaLand tortillas. My kids were beyond excited. My son's eyes lit up. He is much more interested in the score of a baseball game than food but these tortillas are not just any tortillas. They are fresh and according to my ten year old son, […]
Manly Father's Day Recipes
Father's day is right around the corner and I know if my husband gets to pick out dinner, his choice will be some kind of meat. I am not a meat and potatoes person like he is but every once in a while I like to dig in to a nice steak or chop. Of […]
Japanese Noodle Bowls with Shrimp
Asian Shrimp Noodle Bowls are perfect for a quick and simple takeout style dinner at home that delicious and filling. Why Make Asian Noodle Bowls? I love Asian noodle dishes and it seems like noodle and rice bowls are on every Asian restaurant menu so I decided to try making one myself. I wanted to […]
Herbivoracious and Middle Eastern Bread Salad
Herbivoracious is a delightful vegetarian cookbook by Michael Natkin. I made the delicious Middle Eastern bread salad from this cookbook. Herbivoracious Book Release party A few weeks ago I attended a blogger book release party for Herbivoracious by Michael Natkin. It was at R2L in Philadelphia. Everyone had a great view of the city, delicious […]
Good New York City Eats
I love visiting cities and experiencing all the good food they have to offer. Here are some good New York City Eats. It is one of my favorite food cities! WARNING: THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL WILL MAKE YOU VERY HUNGRY Want Chinese at 2am? No problem. Want antipasto at 10am? That's not a problem either. If […]
Turkey Wrap Recipe with Asparagus and Balsamic Mayo
This turkey wrap recipe is the perfect choice for a quick lunch or snack and a great way to utilize your leftovers! Use Leftover or Deli Turkey for this Wrap Recipe This turkey wrap recipe came about when I looked through my fridge and saw that we had leftover roasted asparagus and turkey. Wraps are […]
Mongolian Short Ribs
It's not a secret that I keep Sun-Bird Seasonings in my pantry for the nights when I need a quick easy dinner. With all my kids activities, there are lots of those nights. But sometimes I like to slow the cooking down and make a meal in my slow cooker or Dutch oven. These meals […]
Eataly NYC
If you have not visited Eataly NYC, I urge you to do so. Read about my foodie adventure then plan your next trip to the flatiron district for some good Italian food. Have you eaten dinner yet? I hope so. After you look at these pictures, you will be very hungry! Last week we were […]
NYC Easter Parade 2012
Have you ever visited the NYC Easter Parade? It's a popular New York tradition that my family loves to go to. It's a low key parade where people wear bonnets, bring their pets and an all out fun experience. This past weekend, my family and I took a trip to NYC. We only live about […]
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
This Black Bean and Corn Salsa is the perfect blend of flavors and will be a hit at any party or gathering! Black Bean and Corn Salsa Backstory Sometimes the best things in life are so easy and simple. The weather was so beautiful last week. It was perfect to take the dog for a […]