Hey Amy!

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.  [...]

I am thrilled that one of my loved ones has agreed to participate in Friday’s Friends!  Please meet my cousin Amanda.  She was raised in Texas and I in Pennsylvania so we didn’t truly get to know one another until we became adults.  She is a lovely southern lady with a lot of sass.  On [...]

My girlfriend Robin got me a fabulous book a few years ago called Highballs High Heels.  It says it’s a girls guide to the art of cocktails.  It has plenty of recipes that I will share with you here.  Today I am going to share a great idea for your next cocktail party–make creative and [...]

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 [...]

Many of you have written asking about grilling corn on the cob with the question–to husk or not to husk?  Since Independence Day is right around the  corner and corn is popping up in our local markets, I thought it an excellent time to share how I make corn cobs on the grill. Ingredients: 4 [...]

I got a hankering for plantains last night.  I have never made them at home but have made plantain chips for a ‘bon voyage’ party I threw for Aunt Barb when she was going on a cruise.  The chips were great but the dip was awful.  We devoured the chips but never again will I [...]

It’s still very warm here.  I suppose I need to buck up and get used to it.  While I try that, I am seeking foods that won’t sit heavy in my stomach and won’t require much effort. I have never been a big fan of avocado or guacamole.  I am not sure why but it [...]