mmm...my mom's beef stew recipe. Simple veggies, iowa beef.

A friends beachhouse on lake michigan--friends, cold white wine and grilled burgers.

I love my Aerogarden...basil is definitely the most prolific herb, but I had more mint than I could use, and a good amount of chives. Parsley and Cilantro was tricky, as it would grow tall, but nev...

Drool worthy!

short ribs, short ribs, short ribs.

Has anyone baked with those paper baking molds -loaf, souffle and muffin cups - you can buy at stores like Sur La Table? Need to make some fruit breads and cakes this weekend and have a sensitive o...

black branches!

Herb Vinegrette!!

Tirimasushi all the way!

Looks so cozy!

Pork in a sweet bbq sauce til it falls apart on your fork.

mmm...some peaches, then drizzled in balsamic.

A friend is decorating her soon-to-arrive baby's room in green, and these could be just the right things to add some warmth.

Spicy Marinated Manchego and olives...mmmmmm.

Frozen Peas boiled in a bit of chicken stock, garlic, onion...and make a yummy slime green shirt.

First order of business is thick bread, slathered in Dill Butter with cheddar and swiss and oven roasted tomatoes inside.

I currently use a clear lucite salt and pepper grinder combo...save me from this ugliness!

"Grandma got Run Over by a Reindeer"?? Red!

You can find these at Macy's too! I love it!