daily thoughts

mini sweet potato pies ~ portion controlled appetizer and side dish all in one! Well, how about that?! I have a seasonal dish up… during the season! I remember reading somewhere that the average Thanksgiving …

These came out of a craving for a chocolate glazed doughnut hole. I’m not sure what even triggered it, either. Usually it’s spaghetti I crave. I can see a picture of cooked spaghetti and I’m …

I love recipes that use up leftovers. Especially that last 1/2 cup that’s too much to eat at the counter, but too little to save. That’s usually when my dog gets lucky. But not with …

Even though I’m still living in the weather of summer, it’s not going to stop me from embracing pumpkin. Because pumpkin is like the star quarterback of Fall, and everyone seems to forget him once …

A little while ago, Foodbuzz contacted me to see if I’d like to have a cultural dinner party where the rice is the inspiration for the meal. I love rice, so this was a no- …

I think it’s safe to say that school has officially started across the country.  Where I live, it has been in session exactly one month.  Which, unfortunately means my kids are already  already tired of …

Mediterranean Quinoa salad… this is perfect for when you need a little healthy snack, that will tide you over until dinner. Lately, Quinoa has become quite popular, although still mis-pronounced. To set the record straight …

Whenever the fair is in town (or any festival with mobile food vendors) my favorite item to get is an arepa. I’ll gladly pass up corn dogs, ice cream, fried candy bars and the giant …

Remember the nursery rhyme? Little girls are made of sugar n spice and everything nice? And boys were made of slugs and snails and puppy dog tails? It’s very odd when you think of it. …

I’m on an eclair kick. I thought of about forty different flavor combinations at two am one night, and- now that school is back in session- I think I’ll make one flavor per week.I have …

Mmmm… lime. Mmmm…coconut. Add some white chocolate and you have a tasty little melt in your mouth morsel. Now, it turns out when I made these- I found out my kids and hubby don’t care …

These are a new staple in our house. I’m starting to put them on almost every savory food I eat… especially sandwiches.  But, they’re also good right from the jar… just keep some breath mints …