Have you ever tried the Praline Cookies in the Cafe at Nordstrom’s? Oh, trust me, you would remember if you had experienced this treasure. My top two picks from the Nordstrom cafe are of course, the Tomato Basil Soup and the Praline Cookie. Picture the Nordstrom cookie—it is the size of a tea cup saucer—huge! You can indulge or share it 4 ways, either way you come out a winner. [Read more…]
The wonderful flavor is etched in my mind and I am craving a salad that it would be almost impossible for me to ever enjoy again. The setting was the Woodward Table in Washington DC and we were celebrating my daughter receiving her Master’s degree.
I loved that carrot and beet salad so much—and yet, some 1000 miles lay between me and that delightful dish. Now I am home and as we often do, the flavors enjoyed while traveling are serving as the inspiration for new recipes. So now, I am making what I think is a great carrot and beet salad and I couldn’t wait to share this recipe with you. [Read more…]
I like to blog for many reasons, but one reason I enjoy this process is that I love the idea of having many of my favorite recipes in one place. When I want to pull from the tried and true, I can go to the blog and find our family favorites.
Seems like now a days it is almost impossible to find the old, traditional recipes on the internet. Everyone is trying to make a traditional recipe their own and in the process, guess what? We lose tradition. The recipes end up representing some vague rendition of the early classic. Kathy and I feel strongly about food traditions around the table and when entertaining those we love. We want to add new and still enjoy the old.
By the time you are reading this blog, I will be “in the mountains” or “hiking the desert” with about 50 middle school and high school kids. [Read more…]
I love a good picnic. Well, truth be told, I love to eat outside, but packing a picnic so I can enjoy a pretty spot or an outdoor event is something I love to do. That means I am always on the lookout for tasty, different and easy-to pack picnic fare. This year, my picnic favorite is Shrimp Antipasto Salad. [Read more…]
You think you know someone. You know what I mean don’t you? You’ve been married more than 21 years, you think you know every little detail about that special someone, especially their likes and dislikes. Well, in case the years haven’t yet enlightened you, let me clear up a few things. You never really know all the details about your beloved…..yes that is right NEVER. This is how it is meant to be and this is what makes the journey the sweetest.
This is a silly little incident that brings this home clearly. Ever since those star struck dating years, I knew my husband did not like peanut butter. I mean I knew he detested peanut butter. It has been an inside family joke that he adores and even requests Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups® but he will not eat peanut butter. No quick lunches or picnics made up of PB & J’s for this family, no siree. In all these years, I never once baked peanut butter cookies. [Read more…]
