I have made this recipe many, many times for my family. In fact my daughter Alyssa has the recipe on her food blog as well – it truly has become a family favorite! As many times as I have made it, I was surprised last week when I whipped this up and Sophia asked, “Where’s …
This is one of the most beautiful chocolate desserts that I have ever seen. A lot of pictures of magic custard cakes have been popping up on Pinterest. I knew I would one day need to try it. Last weekend we went over to a friends house for dinner, so I opted to bring dessert. …
Chicken is pretty much a mainstay dinner in our household, so I am always on the hunt for new chicken recipes. I have moved towards more exotic flavors in my attempt to find something fresh. When I saw this recipe from Bon Appétit, I knew the combination of seasonings combined with artichoke hearts and couscous …
Family dinner time is really important to me. Yes, there is a ton of research that validates the importance of gathering every night, turning off the TV, and sharing a meal together as a family. For me, it was how I was raised. There were some years, when my children were involved in sports, that …
My daughter Nicole is home for spring break, and her friend Katie has come along to visit. So last night I made one of her favorite meals for dinner, Pesto Shrimp. All the kids were quite excited when they sat down at the table, exclaiming that this was all four of their favorite dinners. Family …
This cheesecake is as delicious as it is beautiful! My friend Nusheen makes this cake for friends and family. I had a taste of it last summer, and it is really worth all of the calories! The berry topping is also divine! Nusheen actually undercooks the cheesecake slightly, as she wrote in her directions, bake …
This year for my birthday I wanted nothing except for my husband to make me one of his gourmet meals and for my car to get cleaned. My husband is a gem! He detailed my car for me and prepared an excellent dinner. The day was perfect!I left the menu choice to him. He was …
I made this German Pancake the other morning for my daughter and her friends. Not only was it quick and easy, it was delicious, and with the toppings a healthy breakfast. Perfect for a busy morning before heading tho the airport. We topped our German Pancake with fresh berries, Greek yogurt, and just the smallest …
My daughter Alyssa was home for a very quick visit. I was so excited to be able to spend 22 hours with her and two of her Boston friends. The girls had a week break from Boston University, and they took a road trip that started in San Diego and ended in Morgan Hill. The …
When my children were little, I read a great piece of advice. The advice was to find an activity that you and your child both enjoy. Spend time together sharing this interest with your child when they are young. Very purposefully build a base and tradition. Then as your child becomes a teenager, you will …
