Hey Amy!

Last summer in one of my many yard/garage/tag sale jaunts through PA, I found a cookbook for kids that was printed in 1973.  A sweet young man was helping his grandmother in the sale and he was in charge of the books.  I wanted this cookbook simply for the 70′s feel of the artwork as [...]

Occasionally, okay more than occasionally, we like an ice cream treat after dinner.  Or before dinner.  Or with dinner.  The chocolate malted is a quick easy recipe to satisfy that need.  I will end this chocolate salute as I began it with a recipe from Julie Hasson’s 300 Best Chocolate Recipes. Ingredients: 6 scoops vanilla [...]

It’s finally here.  The first weekend of summer.  When we can bring out those white shoes (yes ladies, the white shoes should be put away from Labor to Memorial Day).  In a salute to all the wonderful BBQ’s of the season, I am going to dedicate the weekend to many types of BBQ dishes–sauces, side [...]

If you went out last night, you need some water.  The salons call this Spa Water but I think you should call it whatever you want.  Yet another addition to our drink series, this recipe makes good ole mother nature a bit fancier. Ingredients: 8 oz. water choose one or more below for a nice [...]

Ever have one of those days?  Today it was my turn.  Long day, arrive home with a headache, hungry man wondering what was for dinner.    The kitchen became the location of the latest scavenger hunt in my home.  Having travelled over the weekend, a trip to the market had yet to happen.  What could [...]