Creamsicles

Does anyone remember the creamsicle hard candies from a few years ago … they came in orange and raspberry flavor. I think Lifesaver made them. I need them and can’t find them anywhere! Let me reiterate, I NEED THEM! I couldn’t even find a picture on Google to jog your memory; could they have been […]

Woe is Me

I’ve been hesitant to complain about my pregnancy symptoms, because for the most part I experienced no/low morning sickness in the first trimester. I’ll be honest, if I had been super sick and you hadn’t I would harbor a bit of resentment, and I don’t want you all to hate me for my lack of […]

Mother’s Day Dessert

In anticipation for the new holiday in my life I have selected this dessert for my first Mother’s Day! Rhubarb-Strawberry Pie By: Melanie Schrenezel, feautured in May 2010 Real Simple Serves 8 Hands-On Time: 30m Total Time: 4hr 00m Ingredients 2 pounds rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 7 cups) 1/2 pounds strawberries, sliced (about […]

Cheers!

I’ll start this off by saying loud and clear … I AM NOT A SODA DRINKER. I leave that task to my hubby who should own stock in Pepsi. Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi to be exact. And for those who fear I might OD on caffeine, dont’ fear … I am taking this craving in […]

Bagel Bliss

Nothing beats a lunch break on Hawthorne with a good friend, a bagel, and a stroll to Powell’s Bookstore. I’ll admit … bagels are my lifeline. Can’t forget, the sunshine was nice too.

Roasted Pear Sauce

In the last month or so I’ve been downing applesauce like there is no tomorrow. I can eat it warm, hot, cold, with cinnamon, chunky, in cottage cheese … you name it, I love it. In an effort to balance things out I was thrilled to run across this recipe for Roasted Pear Sauce in […]