If you’re going to indulge in mac & cheese, here are 2 ways to do it right. The first has been my go-to recipe for entertaining (here’s the original post on my blog). It’s simple to make, doesn’t require a roux (flour and water mixture to thicken the sauce) and […]
Party Food
Super bowl appetizers and ads. My kind of party.
Football is fun to watch, but let’s face it, I’m all about the appetizers and ads. This year, the agency I work for had two great spots, NFL and the E*Trade baby. After getting a sneak preview on Thursday, I was super anxious to see the ads live. Maybe it […]
Unstuffed Thanksgiving: some healthy twists on tradition.
Healthy food is not the most popular kid in school. And when you are the one who brings healthy options to the holiday dinner table, chances are you won’t be winning any popularity contests, either. It’s a bitter reality, and it makes me sad. It just seems backwards. Take a […]
Gallery menu for my dad: dips and cupcakes fit for a crowd.
In November of 2009, I ran a half marathon. This year, while my feet were not literally pounding pavement for 13.1 miles, it feels like I’ve been running nonstop. Now that the holidays are finally creeping up, I’m hoping to catch a break, down some GU, and start the new […]
A make-ahead dinner party at the very last minute.
Planning ahead is not really my thing. I’m more of a spur-of-the-moment, figure out the details later kind of girl. Except when it comes to dinner menus. Tell me there’s a dinner party in the distant future, and my mind will start racing within a nanosecond. Before you can blink, […]