Middle-aged mom and dad blogger who write about entertainment, cooking, gardening, photography, travel and more from Seattle.
I originally planned to go all out and put on a football worthy spread for Super Bowl Sunday, but schedules were off today so instead of instead of getting fancy, the hubby picked up some veggie snack trays and a chocolate covered strawberry for me. I added mini veggie corndogs with mustard, icy Diet Coke, [...]
Rich and creamy sour cream is combined with capers and lemon which adds a wonderful flavor on these savory appetizers. Prepare the batter the day before, or or even prepare the blinis as early as the day before your dinner or party and then refrigerate them until you’re ready. Then reheat them on a baking [...]
This is macaroni and cheese for the adults! Made with sharp cheese, Colby Jack (or cheddar cheese), and cream cheese plus onions and black olives. The best part? This recipe makes a large batch (approximately 9 cups) so bake one pan of Mac and Cheese tonight and freeze the other and bake it for a [...]
Glazed poached pears, pudding, and whipped cream create a dessert that’s beautiful as well as delicious. This elegant but easy dessert will make the ideal ending to any romantic dinner or even a Valentine’s Day treat for your partner. Select D’Anjou or Bartlett pears to get the best taste and texture. How to select a [...]
I love caramel and I love apples, but I love them best together. Bake the apples and I’m in heaven. Here’s a caramel apple pie recipe that combines the best of both and adds nuts to the mix! I’m not a pie fan myself, but with the right filling even I’ll eat a slice of [...]
