Recipe: Carrot & Raisin Salad with Lemon-Honey VinaigretteI recently had the pleasure of co-hosting a baby shower for my cousin and her husband who are expecting their first baby (a girl!) next month. I offered to do the cooking for the party as part of my gift to my cousin. Since it is so hot right now,…
Recipe: Sea-Salted Chocolate Chip CookiesMy love for chocolate chip cookies runs deep. They are my favorite cookie. There is just something about chocolate chip cookies that feels familiar and homey to me. Despite the simplicity of chocolate chip cookies, I am always amazed at how many different recipes there are for this cookie, and…
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If you think about life's different occasions, food is most likely at the center of each one. We use food to mark special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, graduations and weddings. Food is used to offer comfort to people who are mourning the loss of a loved…
Dessert Recipe: Apple CakeDeb Perelman's blog, Smitten Kitchen, was the first food blog I ever read. Last year, I was thrilled when she announced that she was publishing a cookbook and I immediately pre-ordered it. I thought it would never arrive! Ever since I ripped open the box, I have been leafing through…
Recipe: Shrimp & Avocado Salad with Lemon VinaigretteAlthough I eat salads year-round, I enjoy them more often when it is hot outside and I want a meal that is both satisfying and refreshing. Salads are one of my favorite things to make because they are quick to prepare and versatile. They can be made with leafy greens,…
