• yummy

    what to eat when it’s too hot outside

      I can barely think of eating on days when the temperature exceeds 100 degrees. If I can get away with drinking my calories, I will (thank the heavens for Jamba Juice). My list of recipes on hand for those…

  • crafty

    halloween in july: crafting my own tombstone

    Some people love Halloween so much, they make it a year-round affair. That’s how I created my first Halloween tombstone. On Saturday, I got the chance to do a little bit of crafting with the first “haunter” I’ve ever known…

  • lifestyle

    our newest shutterbug

    If you give a kid a camera… I was in the kitchen preparing dinner when I heard Miss L shout to me, “Hey Mommy! Can I take you picture?” There, in her tiny little hands, was my giant dSLR camera…

  • yummy

    tried & true: strawberry shortcake

      recipe inspired by: Strawberry Shortcake with Grand Marnier Strawberry Compote and Chantilly Cream (from Michael Mina) [source] You might remember my ravings about this dessert last year. That’s why it’s being posted again. Because no matter how many times…