One of the things that always comforts me on a cold, rainy day is a hearty soup. It was pouring out this past Sunday and chilly in the 40’s so soup was perfect for dinner and decided on this creamy tomato soup with chicken and pasta. I was inspired by the chicken tomato soup with […]
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Lollipops Round Up: Great Party Ideas
So you love lollipops and sweets and want cool ideas for your next event? Here are several for you to check out. You could set up a candy table, use them in your desserts or event better, use them as cocktail stirrers! You can get very creative with lollipops and these will be a great […]
Products I’m Loving Right Now: Le’ Saric Smokey Chipotle Caramels
So you might have noticed, or maybe not, that my posts have started dwindling. It isn’t because of lack of inspiration or desire but mostly because I recently started a new job. Yeah, blogging isn’t my full time job though it would be nice to get paid for cooking and writing, how fun would that […]
Chili Festivals and Cookoffs Near You
It was an unseasonably warm winter here in the Northeast and Spring has gotten off to a nice start. However, every once in a while the temp takes a plunge unexpectedly, like a 20-30 degree plunge and that coat you thought you had put away for good is out again. When ever that happens all […]
My Food Adventures at the Varli Food Festival in NYC
I attended the Varli Food Festival in NYC this past Thursday and what an amazing food experience it was. The scent of wonderful Indian spices, bold and vibrant colors at every turn, and the food, oh the food…I was in heaven! I had this whole strategy leading up to the event, thinking oh I’ll start […]
Easy Sunday Dinner: Spicy Chicken Meatballs with Spaghetti
The last thing I want to do on a Sunday is prepare an elaborate meal, unless there’s a special holiday coming up which is what I’ll be doing next week Sunday for Easter. During those times I don’t mind since I love the times spent with family but most of the time, I just want […]