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  Let me start by saying this: Put me in a room and, in all likelihood, I will be the least crafty person in that room. And by crafty, I don’t mean slick or clever or sly, though that applies too. No, I mean Martha Stewart, Ina Garten, Katie Brown kind of crafty. My talent […]

  Food gifts are a great way to give something personal and unique. They also make the recipient feel extra special, because they know you spent your valuable time and effort making it just for them. We’ve already established my lack of crafting skills and sadly, that extends into the realm of wrapping up Mason […]

  Okay, today’s post starts with a little exercise. No, I’m not going to ask you to get on the treadmill—after all, where would you hang all those clothes piled on top of it? It’s very simple and you won’t even break a sweat. Ready? Quick, go to your kitchen. Think of all the great […]

  Activity around the kitchen always seems to ramp up as the end of the year approaches. First there’s the big Thanksgiving spread, and almost immediately after that, you have cookie trays, dinner parties, potlucks, and meals cooked and delivered with love to friends, family, and even strangers. I love spending time in the kitchen […]

  The start of a new week, month, or year aways feels like a good time to make changes, or at least attempt a few. At the top of many lists is the resolve to be healthier, which is a nice change from simply wanting to shed pounds. Being healthier means being stronger, less ill, […]

It’s been quite a winter for many of us: storms, blizzards, arctic winds, freezing rain, and just about everything the season can throw at us. I’m telling you, it’s enough to bring on a serious case of cabin fever. I thought we could all use some cheering up, and today’s Kitchen Talk will hopefully do […]

Spring is in the air, which means my cabin fever will soon be replaced with spring cleaning fever. And I think it already started the other day, when I spent 2 hours freshening up our laundry room, followed by another 3 hours rearranging things in the closet that houses all our cleaning stuff. (And now […]