Hey Amy!

I was a child when the finger Jell-o craze began.  I recall every school party, Brownie event, and birthday sleepover had finger Jell-o.  Some mom’s didn’t dissolve the Knox gelatin well so the bottom was super thick.  I was a finger Jell-o snob I suppose because I would always ask for an adult to cut [...]

What could be a cooler way to have a Cosmo than to add tequila?  I had a particularly hectic and, at times, frustrating weekend (frustrated at my own mistakes BTW) so I woke this morning thinking today I should skip school (by school, I mean work) and lounge on my deck (by which I mean [...]

I can’t believe the summer is almost over.  I am trying to understand what that means to me as a new New Yorker.  Summer is year round in Los Angeles so I am certain I am about to have the shock of my life when Labor Day comes and goes and suddenly I have to [...]

I have always loved creamsicles. Recently I discovered a bakery with creamsicle cheesecake! It was heavenly, very rich and almost too much but I loved every last bite. When I stumbled on this recipe for a creamsicle margarita, I knew I had to give it a try. It did not disappoint and if you drink [...]

It sure seems to be shower season and I am not discussing the stuff from the clouds. I have been invited to shower after shower lately (and am grateful for being included!) so I thought I would share this delicious punch that is perfect for a shower or a family gathering. Any soiree that requires [...]

I am melting.  It has been so warm outside for so many days, I don’t seem to recall any other way to live but with this sweat on my brow and flowing down my back.  I moved this last week and I could not have picked for worse weather!  We are slowly settling in, box [...]

Star Wars fans got their very own cookbook in 1998.  I have noticed a huge resurgence of this cookbook in the last few years at places like Urban Outfitters.  I am happy to use mine (I actually have three, all gifts) when the need arises as it has this week. I got to thinking, well [...]