Orange Bottom Muffins

Published on January 20, 2015January 20, 2015 by carol lou

This recipe reminds me of our dear neighbors that just moved to Arizona. We were watching after their house while they were on a long vacation to Europe. Knowing that when they returned home they probably would not have anything in their kitchen, I baked these muffins. I accompanied them with a package of […]

Cheese and Vegetables Burrito Style (under 30 minutes)

Published on January 19, 2015January 19, 2015 by carol lou

Looking for a quick meal under 30 minutes? I found this recipe on one of my many recipe cards and just had to try it. It was late Saturday night and after spending the day in Frederick, MD and lunching at VOLT (Bryan Voltaggio’s restaurant/Top Chef competitor) , I really did not have much desire […]

Maple Honey Granola

Published on January 17, 2015January 17, 2015 by carol lou

I initially named this granola Pasta Pot Granola because my pasta pot is the largest bowl or pot I have in my kitchen. So, when I make my granola recipe, out comes the pasta pot. It is the only vessel that is large enough to hold all of the ingredients and enable me to stir […]

Shrimp Scampi with Pasta

Published on January 16, 2015January 16, 2015 by carol lou

When I was sorting my hundreds of recipe cards, many from my mother, friends, and former co-workers, I came across this classic pasta dish. Yes, that is correct, I have hundreds of handwritten 3×5 recipe cards. Many date back over 50 years, all with delicious and classic dishes. I even have cards listing menus served […]

Bigelow Hand Wash – An Interesting Find

Published on January 16, 2015June 2, 2015 by carol lou

Who would think that hand wash would become a topic of conversation. This hand wash smells so sensational that your guests will comment every time they use it. I have not seen this hand wash on any local shelves but a good friend of mine purchased a bottle for me online from their New York […]

Wine Cookies

Published on January 15, 2015January 15, 2015 by carol lou

When I was in the gourmet food business, I met a woman who made wine cookies and sold them in various flavors. At the time we were living in Texas and consumed more beer with our Texas BBQ, than wine. I really did not understand what a wine cookie was, however, her business was vibrant […]

Salmon for my Seahawk Fan

Published on January 14, 2015January 14, 2015 by carol lou

I live in a house divided. You all know that I am a Packer fan, my husband is equally as strong Seahawk fan. (Well, he thinks he is equally as strong, but how do you compete with living with an NFL owner?) I thought it only fair to add a recipe that highlights the Pacific Northwest. […]

Packer Fan Cheese Bread (in under one hour)

Published on January 13, 2015January 14, 2015 by carol lou

I am a Packer Fan, as a matter of fact, I am a NFL owner. One of the best presents I received from my husband a few years ago, was one share of Green Bay Packer stock. I treat this one share very seriously, like I own the entire team. So what do I […]

Hearts of Palm Dip

Published on January 12, 2015January 14, 2015 by carol lou

If you have never used hearts of palm, now is the time to try them. It is a vegetable harvested from the inner core and growing bud of certain palm trees. You can find them in jars or cans in the canned vegetable aisle of your grocery. I made this last night to take to […]

Roasted Tomato Jam

Published on January 9, 2015January 14, 2015 by carol lou

I am a tomato fanatic. I absolutely love tomatoes in every shape, size, and form. My family laughs at me that I could eat tomatoes every day! I have to admit that getting those vine-ripe tomatoes in the winter are not the same as those fresh heirloom tomatoes from the summer farmer’s markets. So, time […]