When Life Gives You Lemons

Have you ever had one of those days when you just know you shouldn’t leave the house?  Those days when you’re feeling so distracted that you’d be a danger to yourself and others if you got behind the wheel of a car?  Two days ago, I experienced that feeling.  Things are changing a bit in

Nothing to Fear But Pastry Dough

Okay, so it’s pretty widely known that although I thoroughly enjoy baking and making desserts, I don’t possess a very distinct sweet tooth.  I have never been one to get too excited over a box of chocolates or squeal with delight at the sight of a dessert menu.  I prefer salty over sugared.  Savory over

Edible Holiday Gifts

So, for the last two weeks I have been terribly ill.  I usually adore the holidays, but this year a sore throat, a runny nose, a fever, and endless coughing really put a damper on my spirit.  I had planned an extensive list of edible gifts intended for my family, and luckily I had a

Four o’clock Sugar Rush

I’ve never worked in a proper office.  I’ve never had to sit in a cubicle.  I’ve never had a conversation by a water cooler.  And in the many jobs I’ve held, only few were the kind that supported “food days.”  These are the types of days (birthdays, themed soup days, staff meeting days, etc) where

Squash, Bacon, and Lobster (Oh my!)

I’m a fan of soup.  A big fan.  Anything that requires slow simmering and very little attention on my part is a good thing.  And when I think of Thanksgiving, I always think of butternut squash, so naturally, I thought I would throw together a butternut squash soup for our first course.  Then I asked

Dessert First…Naturally

Last night I chose to tackle a cheesecake for the Thanksgiving dessert.  Now, understand this:  I love making cheesecakes, but I find them to be too rich for my taste.  The funny thing about me, I suppose, is that I lack the requisite sweet tooth for most desserts.  I find a lot of joy in