{In the Garden} Heirloom Tomato Tart
I wait all year for my heirloom tomatoes to become ripe. From the smell of the plants to the funky shapes and colors of the tomatoes themselves, I love everything about them. However a week or so ago,...
View ArticleThe Art of Toddler Food: Snack Time
When Lincoln started on solid foods last year, I thought I had this whole food thing down pat. He ate every colorful vegetable I so lovingly pureed for him. Hooray! I do not have a finicky eater on my...
View ArticleGouda and Apple Tarts
I love apple season and often find myself using apples to sweeten up my dishes. I wanted to try my hand at a savory apple dish this year and these tarts were just what my taste buds were craving. The...
View ArticleCauldron Beer Cheese Fondue
Double, double toil and trouble Fire burn and cauldron bubble Easy crafts to make and be seen Whip up some treats, it’s Halloween! Halloween is such a fun time of the year, so why not dress up your...
View ArticleMarzetti Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
We interrupt this regularly scheduled holiday break with a word from our sponsors: Marzetti Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dips! It is almost New Year’s Eve and my guess is that many of you will scramble...
View ArticleSpicy Edamame Chickpea Snack Mix
With unseasonably warm weather reminding me that swim suit season is just around the corner (and I don’t have a prego bump as an excuse to opt out this year), I’ve been trying to eat healthier and...
View ArticleBuffalo Chicken Poppers with Avocado Blue Cheese Dip
God bless Pinterest. Over the weekend our neighbors put together a progressive dinner with “potluck style” apps. Since the apps were subbing for dinner, I wanted to make something that had a little...
View ArticleCurry Chutney Dip
My office recently moved from the ‘burbs to downtown Milwaukee and as despite not loving the longer commute, I am glad to be back near a plethora of great lunch options. One of my faves is Beans &...
View ArticleEdamame Hummus
I love the grainy, nutty taste of hummus. It is one of my favorite snacks. But my husband, not so much. I don’t know why, but I continually try to make him like hummus, experimenting with different...
View ArticleChipotle Rosemary Spiced Nuts
There’s a lot of talk these days about whether women can “have it all” – the job, the family, the friends, the happiness. While I have plenty of thoughts on the topic as a full-time working mom (yes...
View ArticleEasy Pan Cheeseburger Sliders
Unfortunately, polar vortex temperatures are not conducive to outdoor grilling. Unless you are into deep frozen cheeseburgers. I, for one, am not. I recently tried this incredibly easy way to cook up a...
View ArticleRoasted Corn off the Cob Salsa
Greetings from St. Louis! And no, I am not blogging while on vacation. The rumors are true. I apologize for the lack of posts the past couple of months, but my family and I have been busy packing up...
View ArticleShredded Brussels Sprout Salad
A few months ago I was at an event at RPM Italian in Chicago, one of the city’s latest “it” places. One of the dishes on deck for the night was this amazing Shredded Brussels Sprout salad. Unlike the...
View ArticleCilantro Peach Salsa
Well, hello! It’s been awhile! I apologize for the long delay in posts. But I’m happy to announce my family is settled back in the great dairy state of Wisconsin! So moving, houses, boxes, jobs, kids,...
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