These delicious pan-seared scallops are a simple way to have a fancy dinner at home! Anniversaries used to mean reservations at the restaurant where we had our wedding rehearsal dinner. A leisurely glasses of wine, expensive cuts of steak and decadent dessert. Then we had little kids and tighter budget…
The other day my husband had forearm reconstructive surgery. Yuck, I know. Not that any one surgery is better than another. Or easier. Or more practical. But this particular surgery means that he’s without the use of his right hand for at least six weeks. The good news…
Halloween is finished for another year, and I can’t say I’m disappointed. I mean it’s fun and all, the kids love the piles of candy festive atmosphere and dressing up. That is, except for my 3-year old who refused to wear his costume and simply wanted to trick-or-treat as “Jack”…
My youngest turned three last week. THREE YEARS OLD. It’s cliché, but time really does fly, so savor those baby moments, and…well…blah, blah, blah. This year, cupcakes were requested by said three year old (I make the kids’ birthday cakes each year), and so cupcakes he got. Since I’m not…
If you haven’t heard of Coal Fire, now’s your chance! Already popular in several other Maryland locations, Coal Fire just opened a restaurant in Frederick over in the Clemson Corner shopping center, and does it ever look delish. I’m a sucker for wood-fired pizza with its char, the chewiness and…
The October Food Challenge is about to come to a close, and you have until tonight to vote for which lentil recipe I should create! Good news – my sister has agreed to share the winning lentil meal with me since the rest of the family probably isn’t as daring…