I could say that I enjoy this recipe because it is gluten free and want to expand my recipe repertoire for friends with other dietary requirements -- but really -- this recipe appeals to me because the taste is reminiscent of...

Waited to the last minute to plan to plan your playoff tailgating appetizers? Fear not, here are four snacks that are sure to be fan favorites. Wisconsin Granola Bars photo granola_bar_02_zpse2b1fb14.jpg. What better way to showcase a Packers versus Seahawks NFC Championship game, with Oatmeal ...

Congrats to anyone who is using a leek in their recipe for the first time. This member of the onion family is packed with flavor, yet not as pungent as some of its cousins. Added bonus, less of that onion smell left lingering on the hands when prepping a leek then a regular onion.

The tree is trimmed, no small feat considering I hauled it into my place solo and hoisted it aloft. From the front no one could tell that it is leaning slightly askew, but I did not have the heart to take it down and reposition the stand. Instead, I decorated it with white lights, pretty baubles ...

I have a whole lineup of recipes in my queue to put together and share. Some simple, like this Deconstructed Caprese Salad Hors d'oeuvre. Others that require a bit more care and a delicate touch. As I started sorting through photos this morning there was an underlying theme amongst them ...

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'Tis the season to stay warm and cozy. There is a blizzard brewing in the Midwest, and everyone back home are filming videos of the views from their front windows. Let's just say, I am not envious. Instead, I will mock up ...

This weekend the NFL playoffs are in high gear. I am torn between two teams, my hometown team (Go Pack Go!) and my current home team (Sea-HAWKS!) . For this weekend at least, I can cheer both of them on as they work toward the division championship. But when they both win --because let's face it ...

It is that week in between Christmas and New Years where it seems like no one is working, or really wants to work. What is the point really? A long weekend last week and another this week. Why not just take off the entire week instead and have a really long holiday?

I have a whole lineup of recipes in my queue to put together and share. Some simple, like this Deconstructed Caprese Salad Hors d'oeuvre. Others that require a bit more care and a delicate touch. As I started sorting through photos this morning there was an underlying theme amongst them ...

Last month I experienced one of my greatest kitchen nightmares; my refrigerator stopped working. We tried replacing the control panel, but it just will not circulate the cool air. This major set back forced me to clean out my refrigerator and freezer and really tidy up the space.

Living in the Pacific Northwest has the distinct quality of being close to nature -- even when living in the city. For example, my friend sends me a note asking if I want to camping overnight the following day. It is a mid-week trip, but I will be back just in time to head to work the following ...