Recipes

Here’s my big list of things I want to accomplish in 2022: Remodel The Kitchen  By far the biggest project I wanted to complete this year was to remodel the kitchen. And well, we made it 95% of the way there. New floors, new cabinets, new countertops, new appliances, and a new pantry.  We’re both happy with the way things turned out, and are looking forward to getting our new AGA stove and checking this goal off our list for good, sometime in mid 2023. What was once a crowded, dark and claustrophobic kitchen with a weird layout, has been...

Homemade burgers are a summer staple that everybody adores. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re having a simple family barbecue, or friends over for a girls’ night, these mouth-watering patties are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. While everybody has a favorite burger recipe to run to, even the best dishes can become stale and repetitive if overused. With These Amazing Burger Recipes, You’ll Never Have Boring Burgers Again! Easily customizable to match any flavor palette or mood, burgers are an awesome way to enjoy a savory home-cooked meal. Top Burger Recipes The Whole Family Will Love Every burger on this...

When you need a hearty yet simple family-friendly meal, this delicious Beef Ragù recipe made with tender beef, homemade pasta sauce, and pappardelle checks all the boxes! You’ll love the rich tomato sauce poured over your favorite pasta. Serve with a green salad and a crusty loaf of bread for a filling meal! A classic Beef Ragu is one of my favorite Italian dishes. It’s so easy to make and is just packed full of flavor. Though it takes a little time, it’s worth it once you taste that first mouthful of savory pasta sauce.  SAVE THIS CLASSIC BEEF RAGU...

What were some of my Favorite Restaurants of the past year?As 2023 approaches, it's time once again to reflect upon the past year, to remember and savor pleasant memories. I've already posted two of my annual Favorite Lists: Top Ten Wines of 2022 and 2022: Favorite Wine, Spirit, Sake & Drink-Related Items. It's time now to cover my Favorite Restaurants of 2022. These lists should provide a comprehensive summary of my favorites from this past year, allowing my readers to more readily locate such gems, the best of my recommendations. This is certainly not a complete list but is more a sampling of...

Zoe’s spending the week puppy-sitting for my brother while he’s away, so it’s just been Lisey and me here since Tuesday. This is the brother who lives on the water, so Zoe is having kind of a big house upgrade this week. 😉 What I Spent $86 at Giant $15 at Safeway (this included my super good chicken deal!) $49 at Lidl That adds up to exactly $150. What We Ate Saturday Christmas Eve Day! We ate the lasagna my neighbor so kindly brought to us, and we had sauteed broccoli on the side. Sunday Sonia slept over Christmas Eve,...