My V-Day dinner menu: (all compliments of the bf!) 1st course: caprese salad and stuffed mushrooms; 2nd course: blackened bourbon salmon, sautéed asparagus, and fettuccine alfredo alongside garlic bread, 3rd course: Modern pastry cream puff (which we didn’t eat because of my surprise edible arrangement for him) plus roses, cards, wine, and a movie- Skyfall. […]
Worthwhile reads from the web this week
Here are my worthwhile reads from the web from this week 2/11: Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Parmesan from Kalyns Kitchen sounds like the perfect star of Sunday brunch. I have never really thought about making crackers from scratch even though they are one of my fave snacks. So I am intrigued by Laurens Latest […]
Super simple strawberry & blueberry Greek yogurt smoothie recipe
New recipe time! Since I had so much fruit leftover from my DIY edible arrangement and fruit skewers from Valentine’s Day with the bf, I came up with this recipe! Fresh strawberries, blueberries, and milk get mixed up with Greek yogurt, for a creamy, filling, healthy, and delicious drink! Ingredients: 1 non-fat Chobani blueberry Greek yogurt […]
AND THE WINNERS ARE…
The results are in! The winners of the decks of dining cards are…. Entry #57 Tim N. Entry #71 Derek T. **results powered by Random.org Thanks to all that entered and for the two winners, check your inbox and write back with your address and what city (of the 8 offered) you are interested in […]
DIY to try: make your own Edible Arrangement
Today I have a fun Valentine’s Day idea for you all! Create your own Edible Arrangement. Basically you need your favorite fruits on skewers displayed in a vase or jar, and voila, you have a tasty, healthy, and edible creation. Get out your strainer, a good knife and cutting board, and a couple of cookie […]
Worthwhile reads from the web this week
Here are my worthwhile reads from the web from last week 2/4: Cold temp’s and snow kept us all cooped up in need of comfort food! 75 Healthy Casseroles on Cooking Light has some great recipes for when another craving hits. Speaking of the storm, check out the North End Waterfront photo gallery for plenty […]
7 heart shaped savory ways to celebrate Saint Valentine’ s Day
Breakfast Heart shaped bacon- The Paper Mama // Heart shaped eggs and toast & Heart shaped Valentine’s Day pancakes – Martha Stewart Lunch Panini heart sandwiches-Karen Bussen Heart shaped pizza in the Boston, MA area – Imperial Pizza Dinner Green salad with pink goat cheese hearts – Joy the Baker Heart shaped four cheese ravioli – […]
Time to get organized-tidy up while making money from your stuff
Want to know a good way to pass the time, when there are a couple of feet of snow on the ground? And the weather is below 20 degrees, so you are stuck indoors? Get organized! Lately I have been thinking about this, especially with all the buzz on the blogs about New Year’s resolutions. […]
Food Photo Friday aka My Eats From Last Week
TGIF from snowy Boston! Just wanted to share a few food photos as of late in my usual roundup of my eats from last week. My friend and I had a recent lunch date for pizza at one of the best spots in the neighborhood, Regina’s! So good and lots of leftovers for us both. […]
City Dining Cards Giveaway – 2 winners!
A few months ago I did a giveaway for Boston City Dining Cards. And for Valentine’s Day, I have a present for you, my loyal readers! I have two more decks to give away. But this time, the winner can pick their prize. Yup, it’s true. There are 8 different decks to choose from depending […]
