Dust off the grill and get cooking because Memorial Day is right around the corner. That means backyard BBQ's, get-togethers and honoring the heroes we have lost. When you're amongst your friends and family this Memorial Day, be sure to recognize the brave men and women who have given their lives fighting for our country. A toast to the courageous, the fearless and the honorable. We salute … [Read More...] about Brats and All On The Grill
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“Fool Proof Preserving”
Recently I was given the opportunity to work with the company, "America's Test Kitchen" on a new cookbook campaign. The cookbook is entitled, "Fool Proof Preserving-" A guide to small batch jams, jellies, pickles, condiments and more. What makes this cookbook special, (along with all of America's … [Read more...] about “Fool Proof Preserving”
Brown Butter and Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies
OMG. Have you ever lost focus, zoned out in the middle of a conversation or kept yourself up at night thinking about the perfect ______? (Insert your word here.) Yeah, that's me. Right now my word is, "cookie". I have no desire to gorge myself on mass quantities of flour, sugar and butter, but I … [Read more...] about Brown Butter and Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cara Cara Orange Cake
Cara cara orange cake with orange curd filling and honey cream cheese frosting! Citrus scented layers so light and airy combine beautifully with the filling and frosting. Don't wait to celebrate a birthday with this beauty! Cara Cara orange cake...you are my new best. But baking...you were … [Read more...] about Cara Cara Orange Cake
“Shop For ALS”-A Fight For A Cure
Imagine the moment you are diagnosed with an irreversible disease. Shortly after diagnosis, your ability to speak, eat, move and breathe becomes a struggle. The activities you were once so used to doing, now become tasking and quickly become impossible. You can no longer pick up your child, engage … [Read more...] about “Shop For ALS”-A Fight For A Cure
Spicy Grilled Street Corn Salad and Sweet Friends
Spicy Grilled Street Corn Salad is a "deconstructed" version of Mexican style street corn. The flavors of Mexico without the butter, or the mess! I totally appreciate my Wisconsin friends. They always have cheese...naturally. They are "go-with-the-flow" and love trying new food. Best of all, … [Read more...] about Spicy Grilled Street Corn Salad and Sweet Friends
Summer Pasta From A Farmer’s Market Bounty
This summer pasta is light, delicious and bursting with an abundance of farmer's market vegetables and herbs. A welcomed, bright change from the typical marinara sauce. Spaghetti, lasagna, fettuccine, ravioli, gnocchi...I haven't met an Italian dish with pasta that I didn't like. Ever. I … [Read more...] about Summer Pasta From A Farmer’s Market Bounty