‘Tis the season to be baking… and I am super excited to present my holiday gift to you: Starting today, I will share a scrumptious recipe each day for 12 days to get you set for the holidays. I hope you will follow along in …
I have always admired the look of decorated sugar cookies, but they often failed to impress upon my taste buds. They’ve been rather dry and flavorless, dressed up with overly sweet icing in an aesthetic attempt to compensate for being a boring cookie. That is, …
One of my all-time favorite soups is Olive Garden’s pasta e fagioli, and this recipe is a delicious replica. It’s a wonderfully hearty soup that is sure to warm your heart and belly. And it’s incredibly easy to make; the most laborious task is chopping …
Fall is by far my favorite season. Although it officially started last month, it’s finally feeling like fall in my little part of the world. I just love the cool, crisp air, the changing colors of the leaves, their crunch underfoot, and of course, all things …
The Chief has been underway for most of his birthdays since we’ve been married. He’s also not one to make a big deal out of anything… that’s my job! So this year, I was thrilled to celebrate his birthday — on land — with family and friends. …
Cabbage is an underrated vegetable. It’s not sexy like romaine or spinach. It’s inexpensive and common. But, boy, does it pack a nutritional punch! Cabbage is low in calories and high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and folate. And it certainly does not have to …
I’ve been in a cooking stink these last few weeks. I don’t have much of an excuse… Sure, it’s been hot outside and I’ve been busy with projects. But quite frankly, I just don’t wanna. Yes, every now and again even this Domestic Goddess gets …
Before I left for Japan to rendezvous with my sweet sailor many moons ago, my dear friend’s mother made dinner for us. I still remember that dinner fondly — not just for the great company, but also for this amazing salad. I admit I was a bit …
Happy Independence Day! The Fourth of July is a special day for me as it is the day I met my husband. Ten years ago today, we met at a barbecue and just couldn’t shake each other. I’m incredibly blessed with how far we’ve come since …
