Mini Banana Walnut Bread

It has been a LONG time since I made some banana bread. Even E has complained! We buy bananas every single week for our lunches and there are always one or two that we don’t

A Valentine’s Day Mini Trifle

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I find that a homemade gift is always more meaningful than a gift you go out and buy. This year, in addition to buying E a little something, I decided to

Seasoned Spatchcock Chicken Recipe with Za’atar Roasted Potatoes

Over the last month or so ALL of my favorite food bloggers, including Melinda Strauss of Kitchen Tested and Shannon Sarna of The Nosher, have been spatchcocking their chicken. I know it sounds dirty, but

Adventure

A Donut Adventure, Part I – Beignets in Denville, New Jersey

Last weekend, the weather was drab and E and I didn’t want to waste away the weekend sitting on the couch binge watching Netflix shows. We decided it was time for a donut and beer

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Homemade Mac and Cheese

I don’t know about you but, to me, comfort food is homemade macaroni and cheese. There is nothing like eating a warm bowl of it on the couch while watching your favorite movie or television show.

Adventure

A Warm Lunch at Wagamama in NYC

The first time I ever ate at Wagamama was in London while I was studying abroad in 2005. The next time I found it, I was in Sydney, Australia in 2006. When I moved to Boston in 2011,

Adventure

Birthday Dinner at Restaurant Latour

Last month, a certain someone in our family celebrated a very special birthday. To celebrate this big birthday, the family spent a weekend together at Crystal Springs Resort located in Sussex County, New Jersey. Surprisingly,

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Neiman Marcus Popovers

Over the last year or so I have become obsessed with cafe inside Neiman Marcus at the Mall at Short Hills. Occasionally, I meet my in laws there for lunch during the week. It is such

Celebrate

Homemade Cranberry Jam, Brie and RITZ Crackers for the Holidays

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidayRITZ #CollectiveBias I love the holidays! It is a time to celebrate with family and friends. This year

Food

Paprika Oven Roasted Turnips

Our last CSA box of the year included a turnip. I had never eaten one before, at least not on purpose. I had absolutely no idea what to do with it! I decided to treat

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