Bars are one of those staples of Midwestern baking that are surprisingly difficult to explain to people from outside the region. “They’re kind of like a cake, but flat,” I explained a few weeks ago, simplifying my English slightly to… Continue Reading
I keep seeing pictures on Pinterest of elaborate Super Bowl party ideas — tiny pigs in a blanket, elaborate cakes and tables draped in team colors. Meh. Why bother when the the entire point of a Super Bowl party is… Continue Reading
I’ve heard it said that how you ring in the New Year sets the tone for the year to come. I’m not a superstitious person, but I love the idea of creating a party that sets the mood for the… Continue Reading
My sister and I get together to bake Christmas cookies every year. Usually we break out the wine and the Christmas music, but this year was a little more chaotic as our parents and brother, my husband and her two… Continue Reading
My patio garden exists for three simple reasons – decoration, caprese salad and mojitos. Today was super hot and work took forever. but a mojito really does make everything better. And they’re super easy to make. It’s the quality of… Continue Reading