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January 26, 2012 @ 5:44 PM

Every gal knows the benefit of a little black dress.  We talk about them so often, we can’t even be bothered to spell out little-black-dress, usually referencing LBD for short. Typically when I hear LBD, I think “cocktail dress”.  But this particular LBD is definitely no cocktail dress.  It’s more of a work appropriate LBD. …

January 10, 2012 @ 6:10 PM

Just because I didn’t cook this meal, doesn’t mean I can’t share it with you, right? Great! Because I’m dying to tell you about this oh-so-yummy, quick and easy meal. And pay no attention to the three negatives used in my intro sentence.  Let’s call my grammar colorful and move on. I’m all about the …

January 4, 2012 @ 5:08 PM

As promised, here are the appetizers I made for my New Years Eve party. I’m pretty sure my guests liked them, seeing how they ate up every bit of these three dishes. Here they are in the order they were eaten the fastest. Pear and Brie Flatbread 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 package …

November 24, 2011 @ 4:56 PM

I am thankful. I am thankful for… …my family, both new and old. For my new family in on the N.C. Coast who has made me feel like I’ve always been here. I’m truly blessed to have a second family who is so good to me.   …and for the family I’m missing right now, …

November 2, 2011 @ 12:06 PM

I don’t mean to be melodramatic, but I made something last night that received so much praise from my two dinner companions that it warrants such a title. Two weeks ago, I actually threw a spaghetti squash in the garbage because it went bad. When do spaghetti squash go bad, I ask you? Acorn squash …

October 17, 2011 @ 8:35 PM

My best friend, Candace, and I have been planning a girl’s trip to the mountains for a couple of months and this weekend was the weekend.  I was really excited to spend some quality time with my friends and it didn’t hurt that this weekend was slated to be one of the most beautiful weekends of …

October 9, 2011 @ 9:12 PM

This weekend marked my fourth Oktoberfest.  For the past four years Brad and I have celebrated Charlotte Oktoberfest with our friend Riley and for the past three years, Riley’s wife Megan has also attended with us. While Riley and Megan made the five hour trip Friday afternoon from Greenvile, NC to Charlotte, I made dinner.  …

October 4, 2011 @ 8:54 AM

A reflection on my wife’s most recent post… Titled: “What Are You Doing with that Knife?” By: Brad Davis