• The History of Coffee

    I happen to be a coffee drinker. Actually, I happen to love coffee, in a “can’t start my day without a cup or three” kinda way. When Caffé Society approached me about doing a guest post for (a)Musing Foodie, I thought, “Sure—let’s talk about the history of coffee.” And there…

  • Kielbasa & Peppers with Ziti

    Holidays are finally over and things should be settling down, right? Well, if your house is anything like mine then you’re still moving full speed ahead. I have a theory – it’s winter’s fault. When the winter solstice brings darkness at 5:00pm, it’s hard not to feel rushed once you…

  • Venezuelan Salsa

    I enjoy gaining perspective from guest posters (and yummy recipes). Today’s is from Ellen Spencer, and this Venezuelan salsa sounds wonderful! Venezuelan salsa made with mango, papaya, carrot, celery, lemon and garlic is a taste-tempting tropical sensation! This very simple Venezuelan salsa is a tropical treat for your taste buds…

  • Small Kitchen Necessities

    Have you stumbled upon Houzz.com yet? Pinterest-lovers, beware! It’s like pinboards on design overload over there. Anyway, one of my latest forays in the freelance world is creating one Houzz ideabook for them per month, that’s filled with all kinds of kitchen product goodness. My first book went live in December,…