Baking, domesticity, and all things mini

I don't know how it's possible, but I always seem to forget about quesadillas. Allow me to pause while you pinch yourself.  You...

If you've ever hosted friends or family for dinner, you've most likely put some time and effort into planning the menu. Early i...

I don't know if you've heard, but I have a thing for planning.  And making lists. "Spontaneous" is a word that hasn...

(looks around nervously) I'm hesitant to even mention this in fear of jinxing things, but I must -- how about this weather, East Coas...

Just in time for summer, I've rekindled my love for our Friday night pizza-making tradition.  There's nothing like cranking up th...

Springtime Summertime seems to be in full swing around these parts, and I'm totally on board!  The will-it-or-won't-it weather ...

Whenever I think of meatballs, I get this warm fuzzy feeling all over.  My stresses melt away, my mind becomes clear, and my stomach and ...

Last week, a group of us went out to celebrate our great friend Natalie's 29th birthday.  The birthday girl chose the place and, bo...

First, s'more cupcakes .  And now this -- pasta with roasted summer vegetables and sausage.  Summer is almost, sorta, kinda, ok not ...

Fun fact: I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to spicy foods.  I can tackle my own weight in sugar without any problem, but a smidge ...

Do you have a fear of making certain restaurant foods at home? Um, believe it or not, I do . Maybe fear isn't quite the right wo...

Everyone's got one. A guilty pleasure TV show?  Gossip Girl.  Hands down. A way to distract one from eating the entire pre-Hallo...

I now truly understand the notion that distance time makes the heart grow fonder. And hungrier , thankyouverymuch.  After almost a mont...

So far, it's been a very busy week, preparing for my trip to west coast tomorrow.  That's right, I'm headed to Los Angeles for a...

Matt is quite a catch, let me tell you. He makes me laugh all the time, challenges me, and is the most caring and selfless person I kn...

I love being first!  First place, first to reply to invitations, and first born (because I had so much say in that matter).  It can be a bi...

Wine?  Wisdom?  My retirement fund?  (One can only hope...) But really, I'm talking about my cast-iron skillet!  You know, the one tha...

Happy Monday!  Feeling rested and rejuvenated after a long weekend?  Or are you feeling like you need some more time to regain your energ...

Have you ever gone somewhere and eaten something and couldn't get it out of your head?  It happens to me quite a bit.  Well, more ...

I'll admit that I've done more than enough moaning and groaning about winter wearing out its welcome here in western PA.  But, that...