This coming Sunday is the Super Bowl.  Whether or not you’re a big football fan there’s a good chance you’re invited to a party, having one at your home or you’ll flip to the channel now and again to check the score or watch the much waited for commercials. OK,...

Ever since I went to Paris with my daughter 9 years ago and had a Macaron at  Ladurée Pâtisserie, I’ve wanted to try making them. Although it’s only recently that they’ve become the rage in the United States. For those of you that aren’t familiar with Macarons NOT Macaroons they...

I know it’s been quite some time since I’ve posted any recipes but I needed a bit of a break from all the holiday food.  I love sweets and as always I overdo it during the holidays – or rather from Halloween right up to New Years.  I just...

I’ve missed blogging for the past couple of weeks to devote my undivided attention to my family, since it’s so rare now for all of us to be together. I hope you had a happy holiday filled with lots of joy and laughter!  I had a wonderful time with my...

I would like to thank YOU for visiting my blog in 2011 and posting your comments, especially when there are so many blogs out there in the blogosphere to choose from.  I feel so fortunate to have made so many friends, many of whom I’ve never met personally but...

I enjoy creating new dishes especially when the holidays come around.  The old tried and true are wonderful but every so often you need to break out of your comfort zone and try something different.  When I saw this post on Sara Kate’s blog I knew I had to try some...

With the holidays just days away, many of us will still have another party to attend or gift to give. If you’re like me, I always like to bring a hostess or service provider (hair dresser, manicurist, etc) a gift. However, the expense of gift giving during the holidays...

As you may already know, I’ll admit I’m a chocoholic!  I can eat chocolate anytime of the day.  Fortunately now they say that in moderation dark chocolate can be good for you.  Yeah!  I’m all for that! The holiday gives me all the more reason to bake anything chocolate...