"Dirt" cake reminds me of hot summers, barbecues, and outdoor eating. When I was a kid, I used to get so excited for dessert once I spotted the flower pot set out on checkered tablecloth with the … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Chickpea Burger with Ranch Tzatziki
I am so happy that it is finally grilling weather again! There is nothing better than hanging out with friends and family in the back yard, grilling up some burgers, and playing games. Last night I … [Read more...]
thinkThin® Wellness Box Giveaway!
As a culture of people always on the move, it can be really difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle (more power to those who can!) Finding a quick and healthy snack is particularly difficult. Most … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes
I like any excuse to brag about Philadelphia. I can't help it, I'm proud of where I live. So I get even more excited when the bragging involves food. Recently, National Geographic named Teuscher … [Read more...]
Pull-Apart Party Loaf
Let's be honest, one of the best parts of Super Bowl Sunday is the food. Although I'm excited to hang out with friends as we root for (so far) the most successful graduate in our class (Go Flacco!) … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: a*pour toi Boxes & Giveaway!
It should come as no surprise that my go-to gifts tend to be food related. I love gifting Philadelphia-themed gift baskets, assorted tea presents, and engagement cookies. New to my list are these … [Read more...]
Halibut with Coconut-Red Curry
I am very vocal about my love of Cooking Light and myrecipes.com in general. I think it is a fantastic resource to find delicious recipes of all kinds and sort them easily and helpfully. I was … [Read more...]
Couscous with Dried Cranberries and Pine Nuts
I need more sides in my life. Couscous is a great weekday choice because it's so quick to make, maybe 20 minutes in total. This recipe is from the Fresh & Healthy DASH Diet Cooking Cookbook which … [Read more...]
My 2nd Blogiversary and Giveaway!
Two years ago today, I decided to begin writing a blog to help track my progress as I learned how to cook. I am in the process of updating the look of my blog (it's still a work in progress) and was … [Read more...]
Knotty Daughters Apron Giveaway
I am a messy (and clumsy) cook. Because I usually start cooking as soon as I come home, I rely on aprons to keep my work clothes from being completely ruined by my latest culinary creation. One can … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Soufflés
As I've mentioned before, I cannot help myself from making a million desserts in December. There is something about the last month of the year that makes me want to bake my little heart out. Oxo has … [Read more...]
One Year Blogiversary & Giveaway
It has been one year and almost 170 posts after I quietly began my blog. I cannot believe I have been doing this for 365 days. I initially started the blog as my own personal inventory of recipes I … [Read more...]
Creamy Asparagus Soup with Prosciutto
It's about time I finished my review of Pomi! This time, I am working with their Alfredo Sauce. As a reminder, Pomi products come in boxes and are BPA-free.You can find them in most supermarkets (I … [Read more...]
Tomato Seafood Chowder &Review of Pomi Vodka Sauce
We all have those nights where we are absolutely too exhausted to cook. I tend to go straight for pasta whenever these nights come up, but recently I've been running low on my homemade tomato sauce. … [Read more...]
