"That's so Junior League."My sister and her friends say that as kind of joking insult. As in, "that's so snobby." Because you know those Junior League ladies - they wear their pearls and gloves, ...
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Pomegranate Pineapple Champagne Cocktail
I was experimenting with champagne and different juices the other day and confirmed that I really do love champagne. I found several great combos. And, the more I taste tested, the better they all ...
Fabulous Standing Rib Roast
I usually make a standing rib roast for Christmas dinner. This year I wasn't feeling well, so we had leftover ham. So, we had the standing rib roast the other day. It wasn't Christmas dinner, but it ...
Ham Risotto with Snow Peas
It's the day after Christmas and our fridge is still full of food. I love to cook for the holidays, so we traditionally have ham or shrimp on Christmas Eve and a standing rib roast on Christmas Day. ...
Mango Shortcake with mü Infused Whipped Cream
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #muBARista #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. I ...
Butternut Squash Chicken and Barley
Under Pressure.Just like that classic Queen song featuring David Bowie, I often feel under pressure. Pressure to be a good mom, a good wife, keep a clean house, make healthy fabulous food, do a great ...
Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
I have to be at the hospital every day at 6 a.m. 6 A.M. That's right - 6 a.m. Which means I get up at 4:45 a.m. to get there on time looking halfway decent. One time I got up at 5:17 a.m. I didn't ...
Quadruple Chocolate Cookies
Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate, chocolateYum! Yum! Yum! YUM!Yes, four chocolates = four yums.I made these cookies on a whim, and they are delicious. The original recipe in Bon Apetit magazine makes ...
Grown-up Cheeseburger Mac
I often write on this blog about what great, adventurous eaters my boys are. They love veggies, fish, lamb chops - all sorts of things that most kids aren't willing to try. But, they're regular kids ...
Thanksgiving Activities
Want to know a secret? I think Thanksgiving is boring. Well, not for me, exactly, because I'm usually busy cooking. But, when I was a kid, I felt like I was cooped up waiting for dinner. We always ate ...