Savvy Eats

There have been some great posts catching my eye in the blogosphere as of late. Time to share the link love! 1.  This is a smart way to make sure your cake layers are even. 2.  We should all send more “real” mail, don’t you think? 3.  Learning to let go. 4.  A Project Life [...]

A few people have asked what staples I keep on hand in order to make my weekly menus work.  In Part 1, I discussed what I keep stocked in my pantry. Now let’s talk about what I keep in my refrigerator at all times.   These two staples form the base for many of my [...]

Too often, we get caught up in our day to day routines and forget to appreciate the little things in life.  In myLittle Things series, I like to honor the details that are making me happy today, and ask you to do the same! The Little Things making me happy today are… 1.  My travel tea [...]

Season to Taste: How I Lost My Sense of Smell and Found My Way by Molly Birnbaum was the March Kitchen Reader selection and was chosen by chosen by Katherine Martinelli. Molly Birnbaum’s Season to Taste has been on my “to read” list for ages, so I was thrilled to see it on the reading list for [...]

Whenever I’m feeling stuck on creative cooking inspiration, I just need to think back to one of our many visits to Just a Taste.  I’m constantly inspired by their menu and I don’t think we’ve ever had a tapas there that was anything less than ‘great.’ We took Cordelia there a few weeks ago when [...]

I promised myself I would start packing for IACP this morning.  I’ve pulled the suitcase out of the basement and set aside a few outfits. I’ve chosen a book for the bus and my iPod is charging.  And I’ve packed up some tea.  Because we all know I can’t be without my tea. I have [...]

This morning, I…. Have songs from Smash stuck in my head.  Right now, it is “The 20th Century Fox Mambo.” Am feeling a little burnt out from working most of the weekend. So I’m determined to take a 20-minute reading break for myself. Will start packing for New York City and IACP. Will be super-productive [...]

There have been some great posts catching my eye in the blogosphere as of late. Time to share the link love! 1.  I need to make some herbal sugars. Mint? Yes. Sage? Definitely. Thyme? Could be interesting. 2.  I love, love, LOVE this post from Cheryl at 5 Second Rule: “Yes, it counts.” 3.  I [...]