The Curse of the Rotten Banana

The other day, while my husband and I were grocery shopping, he started to walk towards the bananas and then proceeded to place some in the cart. I immediately froze and then asked him, “Why would you put bananas in the cart when they’re just going to go bad?” Typical nagging wife? I hope not….

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Childhood Memories: Franklin Cider Mill

This past weekend, my husband and I (with our two dogs) ventured up to Michigan to visit with family and friends. During our road trip, I was in sheer amazement at the colors of the leaves in Pennsylvania. As you can imagine, we don’t have that many trees in the city so I couldn’t help…

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Hearty Irish Beef Stew

As the leaves begin to change color and the weather starts to get that certain crispness in the air, it’s not difficult to tell that Fall is here . . . and I could not be happier. As the seasons change, so too do the types of foods that are made. Light summer dishes are…

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How To Keep a Well-Stocked Baker’s Pantry

When I first ventured into the world of baking, I found myself making trip after trip to the store to pick up various odds and ends in order to fulfill my baking needs. The more I baked, the more I realized that many of the baking recipes called for a lot of the same ingredients…

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Table Setting 101: Basics and Guidelines

With some very special holidays right around the corner, you might be hosting a few social gatherings at your house. One of the most feared tasks to do when planning a dinner party is setting the table. Many people initially think that properly setting the table is extremely difficult and oftentimes tricky. I’m here to…

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Baking Tips & Tricks

For many people, baking can be quite overwhelming at first. A lot of beginners will burn a few (or a lot) of hockey pucks (aka burnt cookies), flatten some cakes or over bake brownies. After baking countless recipes, I’ve arrived at, and have also come across, helpful tips and tricks to make baking an easier,…

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

What better way to kick off the college football season than to share with you one of the ultimate football party snacks? Back in December, we had some friends in town for an extended weekend. One night we decided to hang low, play some board games and enjoy plenty of cocktails. We stopped at the…

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