You might remember that back in May, I went to Chicago with Verizon Wireless as part of the Savvy Gourmet program.   As part of this trip, Verizon treated us to a “secret” dinner with Chef Efrain Cuevas who started an underground supper club in Chicago.  The team kept...

You guys, why is time moving so stinking quickly? Just two minutes ago I was writing last week’s Wednesday Ramblings post.  Yet here we are again.  I can’t believe how time flies.   (source) I absolutely love this quote.  It stuck a strong chord with me this week.  I...

I am so excited to share with you my newest cookie creation: brown sugar cookies with maple and pecan!  I am excited to share because cookies are one of my favorite things to share, but also because Megan is getting married this week!!  So, to help her celebrate (and...

We are still going strong – but only a few weeks left of our #TomatoLove recipe exchange, in conjunction with IJM’s Recipe for Change.  It’s never been more important to speak out – advocate for tomato farmers by speaking out.  Sign a petition, send a letter to your local...

Oatmeal cookies.  Give me the choice of cookies any day, and my #1 will be oatmeal.  Brown sugary, chewy, full of cinnamon and all that oatmeal texture.  Yep, without a doubt, I am an oatmeal cookie girl. So remember when the fine people at Star Fine Foods sent me...

Kristen posted her Happiness Report yesterday which mentioned Michael Phelps and his quest to simply “smile more” and how a simple smile has helped him to enjoy and appreciate life a little more each day. (source) Our daily lives can get us down, there is no doubt about that. ...