I will admit that I’m not a huge pumpkin fan. If the offer is pumpkin pie or pumpkin soup, then my answer is “no thanks”. However, if it’s a matter of pumpkin bread or muffins, then I have a change of heart! That is why I’m sharing this super moist pumpkin bread recipe with you. … Read More
Valentine’s Day is next Friday. If you enjoy wearing red and eating red-colored foods on Valentine’s Day, then you’ll love this easy red velvet waffle recipe. This particular recipe is not from my personal collection. It is actually from a new cookbook author, Lori Rogers known as Chef Lorious. Her first book of comfort food … Read More
My guys are taking me to a “Flapjack Camp Fundraiser Breakfast” (for the Youth & Family ministry that we oversee) on the Saturday before Mother’s Day. I prefer eating breakfast foods later in the day, so brunch is one of my favorite meals for Mother’s Day though. Below are four Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes that … Read More
As I mentioned in my Bake it Happen 2015 post, I have a warm, kind friend named Shari. She has a food blog called My Judy the Foodie, that is inspired by her late mother who was a fabulous home cook. Shari and her sister Stacy started a program to raise funds for breast cancer research called … Read More
Today marked the start of the New York state’s annual standardized tests. I’m not a big fan of standardized testing. I don’t dislike it enough to opt out though so Michael is taking the test. My husband and I tend to downplay the test in our home. We figure that if we needed to do … Read More
I had such a great time at The Greek Yogurt Kitchen book party and brunch last Wednesday at author Toby Amidor’s home. I was able to get a taste of some of the recipes from the new book at this Katie Schlientz/Intoxicate event hosted by my good friend Beth Feldman,. Take a peek: Greek yogurt … Read More
On Saturday my family and I participated with Hope Worldwide in the Red Cross and HOPE Worldwide Martin Luther King Day Fire Safety and Disaster Prep Fair. During the day, we heard from Captain Anderson and Lieutenant Zitto from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). We learned a lot about kitchen fires, the number … Read More
Since earlier this year, I have had to be careful to control my son Michael’s blood sugar levels. Not only does actual sugar cause it to rise, but also white rice, pasta, all purpose flour and such. His pediatrician said that it’s fine for him to have those things once a week and on special … Read More
Updated/Originally posted on May 5, 2011 Back in May of 2011, I attended a memorable “Ladies Who Brunch” event that was hosted by Sauza Tequila and party planner Cathy Riva. Cathy was kind enough to allow me to share her recipe for a simple coffee bundt cake with me. I don’t drink coffee (except for … Read More
If you don’t read Jennifer Perillo’s blog, In Jennie’s Kitchen, do yourself a favor and start! Jennie is not only an amazing cook, but she also has a very poetic way with words. She has been through a lot in the last couple of years (as she rebuilds a new life with her two young … Read More
