Hey Amy!

Many foods hold aphrodisiac properties that could come in handy on St. Valentine’s Day.  One said food is the oyster and you happen to be in luck because February has an “R” in it.  I have been taught for many, many years that one can only obtain the freshest, tastiest oysters in months that are [...]

Yesterday I was craving dips and snacks and anything I could simply graze upon for the afternoon.  Rainy, lazy Sunday afternoons will do that to you.  One dip in particular I wanted was my Mom’s shrimp dip.  As many of you have read, about 10 years ago I developed insane food allergies that require me [...]

Growing up, Nany would always have “nooks & crannies” for Garnet and I to have after church.  It would be a little snack as we waited for lunch.  She would put one in the toaster, slather it with butter and give each of us one half.  I remember the smell and the flavor of each [...]

It’s tree trimming time in many homes!  I love getting all the decorations out of the garage and opening each plastic bin one by one, discovering all the things I forgot I had.  It’s a lovely journey in my mind and heart that I enjoy sharing stories with family and friends. The tree trimming and [...]

Do you have your menu planned for tomorrow’s cook out?  Are you panicked because you got too caught up in the week with life and forgot to make a plan for your family?  If the answer is yes, this is a very simple dish you can prepare for today (make your shopping list now and [...]

My brother loves deviled eggs.  We have established that, clearly.  When a plate of eggs is presented at any family event, Garnet must restrain himself from eating the entire plate.  Not kidding.  I found this recipe recently and wondered how my brother would do with shrimp inside those eggs?  Somehow I think Garnet would win [...]

In my never ending hunt for delightful hors d’oeuvres, I discovered this delicious recipe for smoked salmon canapes.  I believe this recipe is very simple and easy to make yet impressive when you pass the tray at your cocktail party.  Make sure the salmon is super fresh as you are serving it raw.  Find a [...]