Hey Amy!

As many know, I am allergic to shellfish but at one time was not.  I long for those flavors and embrace any recipe that comes close without using the deathly ingredients.  I have shared my ‘fake’ crab cakes previously and today I am sharing a way to savor the flavor of lobster without using lobster. [...]

Most feel fall has arrived when the leaves begin to change or the temperature at night requires that blanket on the bed.  Some even think fall begins the Tuesday after Labor Day.  Me, I feel autumn has arrived when I put my electric spooky pumpkin in the window and then break out the slow cooker and [...]

Rise and shine friends.  It’s a gorgeous morning in New York City, fall is in the air and I want something very hearty for breakfast.  Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as we all know.  I am not much for doing anything in the morning including getting out of bed and eating.  [...]

It’s pouring buckets here today and I woke dreaming of soup.  I ran through my mind of favorite soups and thought I would prefer to try something new today.  This recipe spoke to me because of it’s combination of carrot, ginger and orange flavors.  It has a consistency similar to tomato soup and I thought [...]

A few weeks ago a girl in my office asked if I ever posted recipes that were made from boxed cake mixes.  She was very shy in asking and I later discovered she didn’t have a lot of confidence in the kitchen and thought this would be a good place to begin.  I completely agree [...]

I have been in the mood to bake lately.  One would presume it’s because the fall is nearing and I am nesting.  I think it’s simply because I love baking.  Period.  End of discussion.  My favorite days are in the kitchen baking up a storm of goodies to taste and share.  Today’s recipe is a [...]

This could be the simplest way for you and your child to spend some time in the kitchen together.  The recipe requires no oven nor stove time.  They are easy to make and even easier to eat. Ingredients: 10  oz. milk, dark or white chocolate (I occasionally triple the recipe and do all three!) 1 [...]