Growing up, I remember my mom laboring over many desserts and sweets. For someone who thought of cooking as a perfunctory task, she was a pretty good baker. Only problem was, once she tried a new recipe, it was typically one and done, never to be repeated again. Like the banana pudding lined with Nilla® … Continue reading A Lesson in Flan Making
Seeing that I’ve dedicated my blog in large part to my love of food, it’s safe to say that it’s my first love. Music is a close second. When I am cooking, there’s always a playlist of favorite tunes spinning. With Thanksgiving behind us, and the holiday season ramping up, the soundtrack to my life … Continue reading Music to Cook By This Holiday Season
The call came on a Friday evening, a few weeks ago while I was out to dinner with my friend Alex. I had glanced at my phone to check on the time when I saw that I had a missed call from my son Keller. A second year student at James Madison University, Keller never … Continue reading Any Day is a Good Day to Give Thanks
If your grandmother, mother or auntie ever told you that the favorite pie that she makes for every family gathering is made with love, that might be a load of bull, at least if it’s a recipe she originated or was trying to perfect. When I set out to make my guava swirl cheesecake, I … Continue reading Made with Love, Sweat & Tears
