Good food feeds the soul
Updated April 2026 — Originally published April 2014 Easter is right around the corner… and with it, one of my favorite traditions… dying Easter eggs and eating deviled eggs, egg salad, salads with eggs, sandwiches with egg on them. I might not have mentioned this …
Cinnamon rolls hold an incredibly special place in my heart because my mom always made them for Christmas morning. We’d wake up and open presents and then eat fluffy warm cinnamon rolls for breakfast. But she never made cinnamon rolls like these – Apple and …
Banana bread is one of the ultimate comfort foods – feeling a bit like when you wrap yourself into a warm blanket on a cold night. So, how do you make that feeling of comfort even better? By adding dark chocolate to the mix! You’ll …
Updated May 2026 — Originally published March 2017. It doesn’t really matter whether you call it tortilla española or tortilla de patatas or Spanish Tortilla. It’s all the same dish. What does matter, is that you have the chance to taste the national dish of Spain. …
The hubby and I are greeting this year’s spring on a small farm in Ann Arbor, Michigan. That’s one of the fun things about property management and pet sitting, we’re always somewhere new, experiencing new people, places and of course, food. On this sit, we’re …
I’m sneaking back to my Southern roots in honor of Black History Month and bringing you a recipe for Creamy Grits with Spinach and Cheese. I have to admit that I didn’t like grits growing up. Both my sister and I would just groan when …
I love frittatas. The simplicity and yummy goodness, without the crust of the quiche. See the frittata is basically a naked quiche. It’s just yummy whipped eggs mixed with the ingredients of your choice. Meats, vegetables and cheeses, one at a time or in delightful combinations. Another reason I love frittatas is you …
Chocolate pancake mix as a gift? Yes, PLEASE. Day 5 of the Simply Sophisticated Cooking 13-Day Holiday Challenge is a chocolate pancake mix gift bag. Nothing says the holidays like warm homemade chocolate pancakes on Christmas morning. Especially when you top them with real maple …
Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s both a love and hate affair. Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, corn, green bean casserole, stuffing and cranberry sauce. So tasty on Thanksgiving Day. But after lingering in the fridge for days, we grow weary of their presence and just wish …
That’s right! My Winter Squash Pancakes are the best thing since sliced bread. Ok. Maybe I’m exaggerating just a little, but not much. These pancakes are really good. AND they are much better tasting and healthier than store-bought sliced bread. Here are 6 Reasons Why: …