I get asked all of the time what my favorite cookie is. I can never give a completely honest answer because I have more than one favorite. It just depends on my mood. I love all kinds of cookies—chocolate chip, snickerdoodles, peanut butter, oatmeal, lemon, chocolate, coconut … and the list goes on. There are […]
May 08 2013
Some days a girl just needs a little something chocolaty. And most days a girl needs coffee. Put the two together into one sweet treat like this and now you’re really talking. The fact that this treat is pretty healthy just sweetens the deal (pun intended). When I saw Tasty Kitchen member Michelle’s recipe […]
Most mornings around here begin with an egg of some form. I’m pretty spoiled with a husband who cooks a mean omelet. It’s not something I take for granted. It’s a mighty nice way to start the day. We’re always trying to mix things up by trying different cheeses and toppings. Omelets are flexible […]
Green bean salads are one of my favorite, especially in the warmer months for a picnic, served room temperature with a tangy vinaigrette. Tasty Kitchen member Nancy’s version caught me eye because of the wasabi spice and browned garlic. It was absolutely delicious! And a great dish to make ahead for the week. […]
Combinations of chocolate and coconut hardly go unnoticed around here, so when I saw this recipe for Dark Chocolate Banana Bread (with Coconut) from Tasty Kitchen members Chrissy and Lauren, I just had to try it. I had to. The line between “need” and “want” gets kind of blurred when chocolate is involved. And […]
Spring seems to finally be here, and with that comes strawberry season! This recipe for a Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette from Tasty Kitchen member Jamie Levine caught my eye for its beautiful color and creamy texture. It will brighten up even the simplest of salads. To make her recipe, you will need: […]
Even though I’m a winter-loving girl, I’m secretly longing for summer’s arrival. Which is pretty much blasphemy around these parts; I’m in snow-country, just about as north as a girl can go. Although spring has just arrived, I’m ready to welcome summer. In fact, I’ll take summer in any form I can get. Even […]