• Fabulous Focaccia

    Super easy and flexible, focaccia is the perfect appetizer packed with flavor. I'll be serving it with friends before the Lions kick-off on Thanksgiving afternoon and before the big meal is served. Focaccia 3 large sweet onions, cut in thin strips 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for topping 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup butter 2 1/2 warm ...

  • Pumpkin Cookies

    It's that time of year and I am thinking about pumpkins. There has been a bumper crop around here this year. They are beautiful in a variety of colors and shapes. The best part is that you can use them to decorate your home or table and then slice them up and ...

  • Apricot Almond Coffee Cake

    Something comforting coming out of the oven with that yeasty almond smell. Moist, tender and layered with multiple flavors of almond, apricot, and honey-laced cake this recipe is a winner around here. Coffee cakes can be complicated with a rising time, preparation of different layers and baking. However, with a food processor ...

  • Kenya

    We recently returned from Nairobi, Kenya.  It was primarily a medical mission trip, but I confess I am often thinking about food more than I should be.  Don't get me wrong...I am truly grateful for all the goodies along the way as I am gallivanting ...

  • A Toast to Easter

    Easter is a close second to Christmas as far as celebrations in our family.  Spring is finally showing itself around here with blooming tulips and daffodils and the dogwoods are especially beautiful this year as the azaleas are barely beginning to show their bright colors as we observed today at the Masters.  Easter is around ...