My small group was getting together for dinner and I was preparing my favorite quick and easy vegetable side dish recipe...Far East Celery. It's my go-to recipe that everyone always raves about. And I love that it goes so well with beef, turkey, chicken, and fish dishes and I'm quite certain it will make a sensational side dish for a ham dinner, too. With Easter dinner quickly approaching, I'm thinking many of you are putting together your menus right now. Far East Celery would be perfect on the Easter buffet. So, as I was purchasing my ingredients, I knew I needed to share my recipe … [Read more...]
One of my favorite soups to order when I go out to dinner is French Onion Soup. It is your favorite soup too? When I was in college I had the privilege of traveling abroad. On one of my trips, some friends and I splurged and had dinner in a lovely restaurant on the Seine River in Paris, France, not far from the Notre Dame Cathedral. And, believe it or not, it was the very first time I had ever tasted French Onion Soup. Since then, I have tried different recipes in hopes that I could re-create the memory of those wonderful flavors. And this time, I think I got … [Read more...]
Have you noticed it? Hearts and cupids are popping up all over. Well actually I haven't seen any cupids. Which is okay. I'm not a fan. Are you? As you may know, I'm supposed to be packing. But, really it is much more fun to pop on here and have a chat with you and share a very easy little idea of mine for heart day. But, first off I can't resist sharing a few extra bits of inspiring sweetness, also. Most of these inspirations are quick and easy to create on a budget. Spreading {Valentine} Joy & Blessing.... Do you enjoy making little sweets to share … [Read more...]