Nothing frosts my cookies more than someone taking credit or passing something off as their own when, in reality, it really isn’t. They don’t give credit where credit is due and, quite frankly, that deserves a swift stiletto to the butt – that’s my opinion. I’m pretty good at recognizing snakes when I meet them but sometimes, when you ignore that feeling at the bottom of your gut that is telling you "Red Alert", you give them the benefit of {Read More}
Decisions Decisions – Kitchen Island v. iPad 2
June 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For some time now, I’ve been wrestling with a big purchase decision. See, when it comes to stilettos or a Le Creuset purchase, the inner shopping dialogue is pretty easy – mainly “Is it a good deal? Will you use it? Is it stunning? Will the purchase make you regret it at all?” and I either purchase or I don’t. For really major purchases, I employ a 24/48 hour waiting period and go from there. Recently, I have been torn {Read More}
Question to the Readers: Seasonal Foods
November 1, 2010 By 3 Comments
Now that Halloween is over, the onslaught of Holiday Promotions has begun. I can’t even begin to tell you how surprised I was to hear Toys R Us advertising their “Big Book Of Toys” and it’s only Nov. 1st. Seriously? I thought the big toy push would be closer to Thanksgiving. It’s not only toys, clothes and electronics that are on a heavy advertising push, but things of the cooking & baking realm. Just this week I had an email {Read More}
Tips & Tricks – Cast Iron Skillets
July 18, 2010 By 4 Comments
For the longest, I have never had an actual cast iron skillet. Sure, I have my Le Creuset but those lovelies are enameled (and let this gal toss them in the dishwasher). After watching one too many episodes of Cooking For Real and Viva Daisy, I noticed that a cast iron skillet appeared to be a favorite go-to piece. Sure, it’s not too expensive and from what my father told me, my Bampa used his cast iron skillet often. So, with that, I decided {Read More}
Question to the Readers: Kitchen Organization
July 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I have to say, when it comes to organizing my shoe closet, I’m an expert – but when it comes to organizing the kitchen, now that’s another story. When it comes to baking, I find that if I don’t pull out everything ahead of time and get it ready, I’m a mess and, often, frazzled with finding the right measuring tools, zesters, etc. Plus – finding places for all those gadgets and things that seem like they are so needed {Read More}
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