What’s for dinner?

Turkey Cacciatore Meatballs with Mango Basil Linguine
I never thought I could like ground turkey until I discovered Rachael Ray's recipe for Turkey Cacciatore Burgers during my summer … [Read More]
What’s for dessert?

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cupcakes in Cleveland Browns colors
Wanna taste 2 of the 100 Best Cupcake Recipes? At least, according to this cupcake cookbook called "100 Best Cupcake Recipes," … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Kitchen

S’mores Cookies Recipes
If summer had a flavor, it wouldn't be lemonade or BBQ or even ice cream. Believe me, I eat ice cream all year long. Summer tastes distinctively like a s'more - melted chocolate and gooey toasted marshmallow sandwiched between a crumbly crunch of graham cracker, eaten as you stand over a cracking fire, turning away … [Read More]

Seafood Pizza
Seafood Pizza: shrimp + scallops + crab + bacon + red onion + garlic + white asparagus + jalapeno hollandaise … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Garden

Winter Wonderland
On my way out the door for breakfast — okay, a late breakfast at noon, what most people refer to as lunch — it was just starting … [Read More]

Plant Progress: Day 4
Science tells me there’s been a lot going on underground for the past few days, but today, Day Four, was the first unveiling to … [Read More]
Around Town + Beyond

What to Pack in a Camping Bin
When I decide to go camping, it's usually a spontaneous, last-minute idea. To make it easier to take off on an outdoorsy trek as soon as nature calls - without forgetting any essentials - I keep a big plastic storage container packed with most of my camping supplies ready to grab and go. What to pack in a camping … [Read More...]

How I Got the Grocery Store to Pay Me for Shopping
Yes, you read that right: I got the grocery store to pay me for buying name-brand toothpaste. And believe me, I don't work for Giant Eagle. I'm just a savvy bargain shopper. First, a disclaimer: I don't usually buy groceries at Giant Eagle, because I know that you can get better deals on better quality perishables … [Read More...]




