I love, love, LOVE Thai cuisine. There’s a great little restaurant about half a mile away from my house that has the best buffet on the weekends. Pad Thai noodles, Tom Kha Gai soup, Panang Curry… you name it. Just thinking about it is making my mouth water! Although I walk through the international section […]
Recipes
A yummy dessert in a pinch
Most nights we don’t have dessert after dinner. We save that for when we go out to eat, which makes it extra special. One night last week, however, my dear hubby and the 4-year old were craving something sweet, so I looked through the pantry, fridge, and freezer, and thought I’d put something together from […]
Have a Stress-Free Game Day!
I completely forgot that the Super Bowl is THIS Sunday! As in, tomorrow. January just flew by, didn’t it? Since I’m certain many of you are going to be doing some last-minute shopping today for your Super Bowl parties, here are some tips to hopefully help you have a stress-free game day. Big Game Check […]
We Are One… with President Obama
So much fun stuff is happening in DC these next few days, and I’m so lucky to be able to be a part of it! My plans: Sunday: Attend the event at the Lincoln Memorial Monday: Help assemble care packages for our military Tuesday: The Swearing-In (duh!) & perhaps the parade if we’re allowed through […]
Ultimate Party Meatballs
We spend a large part of this season focused on food. I love making all the traditional dishes, but usually spice things up a bit by trying a few new recipes. One that I just discovered is for ‘Ultimate Party Meatballs’. Created by a partnership between Heinz and Ocean Spray, this recipe comes together with […]
Try something new this Thanksgiving!
I mentioned in a previous post how you should take a chance and try a new recipe this Thanksgiving. Well, I’ve done the dirty work for you! Here are a few for you to try. Some are traditional favorites, others have a unique twist. Even if you’re not much of a cook, click on the […]