Hummus has been enjoyed in many parts of the world for centuries and with good reason. The earliest recipe for a dish similar to today’s…
If you ever need a quick snack for an unexpected guest, an easy appetizer for your next get-together (remember those?), or just something to munch…
Crunchy, sour, sweet, and spicy, I love pickles. Basically, if you can pickle it, I’ll like it. I must admit, though, that the first thing…
Every year, when the Super Bowl time gets near, I can’t help but notice all the different attitudes toward the big game. Every party has…
For years I hated mushrooms. My young palette had not yet developed an appreciation for the little darlings and I avoided them in every preparation. …
Well, friends, summer is long gone, and party and holiday season is upon us. Family gatherings, pot-luck parties, gift exchanges, and cozy nights snuggled up with…
Buttery, flaky, creamy, savory rounds of puff pastry, spinach, and cheese… That’s what I’ve made for you this week, and my family and friends couldn’t…
Ah, summer… wildflowers blooming; picnics with loved ones; hot days in the garden; cool evenings in the yard. If you’re like me, one of the…
They’ve had the most amazing, rich, buttery, perfectly-perfect avocados at my local grocery stores this summer. There’s something so glorious about slicing into an avocado…
“Woo-hoo! Float trip!!” If you know what a float trip is, you know why I’m so looking forward to this weekend. If you’re one of…
Last year, a friend of mine planted too many tomatoes and ended up canning over 30 quarts. Her small family didn’t use them all up…
So, who doesn’t love snacks? Savory to sweet, crunchy to creamy—we humans love finding new, fun, delicious ways to occupy our appetites while catching up…