Hey Amy!

Attention potato fans!  You can make your baked potato look at least 5 times better by creating a potato fan.  I fan both russet and sweet potatoes.  You can make them in the oven or wrap them in foil and toss in your BBQ this weekend.  Make both kinds and you will have a gorgeous [...]

A lovely alternative to mashed potatoes is celery root puree.  I remember the first time I ate it.  Chris and I were travelling in DC and it was a very cold winter evening.  We wound up at a lovely restaurant in the Dupont Circle area and they had lamb pot roast on the menu.  I [...]

Did you get 100 ears of corn, prepare them, remove from ears and freeze?  So you and your loved ones can enjoy fresh corn all season?  Yeah, me neither.  I had the best of intentions this season (and in many areas, its not too late) but I decided to spend weekends with my family, my [...]

I am feeling fall in the air and am looking forward to the lovely and savory treats I will be making in the coming months.  Like many of you, I love the flavors of the season–apple, pumpkin, nutmeg, cinnamon, sweet potato, squash and many others.  This recipe spoke to me when I discovered it last fall.  [...]

Only a few days until your backyard, deck, front yard or porch is overcome by friends, family and sparklers!  How exciting.  I love the 4th of July.  I usually spend the day with friends in the backyard, swimming, cooking, laughing and drinking.  This year, I have no idea what the day will bring as we [...]

If you are a giant dork like me, your food will be red, white and blue this weekend at your big gathering.  I not only have the decor, serving dishes, and all dining pieces in these beautiful colors but I also do my best to have red, white and blue food on the table.  Clearly [...]

Last week I told you many different ways to wow your friends and family with BBQ and grilling recipes.  If you are seeking additional ones, just search up there to the left in the search box.  I have lots more where those came from. This week I thought I would share some side dishes, salads [...]