September in Verona, Italy is when the town celebrates Juliet Capulet’s birthday. Hundreds of years ago, Shakespeare made Verona famous with his play, Romeo and Juliet that was based on the life of two real young lovers who both died for each other and lived in Verona in 1303. People go to Verona to gaze …
Juliet & Romeo: a cocktail with kisses for Juliet’s birthdayRead More
When my daughter was about six months old, I remember making meatloaf on a cold day. When I fed her a tender bite, I felt cozy on the inside…as if I had just taken that first bite. Fall is in the air and I’m craving comfort foods like Julia Child’s beef bourguignon, chicken pot pie …
A cool rosé goes so well with hazy summer nights. The wines are refreshingly light and one of the most delightful sips of the season. A chilled glass garnished with a summer fruit, like a strawberry or grapefruit, can be the perfect accompaniment to a variety of dinners . I have an obsession with pink wine. Most …
TEXAS LOVES THREE HAPPY COWS! Yogurt has always been a staple in our house. We favor Greek yogurt to have with breakfast, lunch and dinner…it’s the perfect food for any time of the day. Three Happy Cows has a huge Texas following and is back after a fire destroyed their plant, forcing them to stop production …
“Reprinted from Own Your Kitchen. Copyright (c) 2013 by Anne Burrell. Photographs copyright (c) 2013 by Quentin Bacon. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of Random House LLC.” I’ve been a fan of Anne Burrell ever sense I watched her as Mario Batali’s sous chef cracking eggs one-handed at lightening speed on Iron Chef…I want to …
Anne Burrell: Valentine’s Day recipe and upcoming premierRead More
For Valentine’s Day dinner, we almost always eat pasta. Usually, we make our Italian favorite, spaghetti and clams. This year we’re experimenting with beet ravioli. It’s a Valentine’s color, delicious and the ultimate interactive fun to have with your kids. Food tastes better when you’ve made it together. Pasta is a food that makes everybody happy. It’s perfect for kids …
The angels start to sing when people get together over Thanksgiving pie…at least I imagine them singing “hallelujah.” Especially when this season’s pies are the homiest, and most satisfying, somewhat like that rush of good feeling that comes from being warmed by a crackling fire on a cold day. There’s always room for dessert. This …
My little goblins gobbled up Halloween treats from FoodNetwork.com so fast it was spooky! Little helping hands in the kitchen make the meal taste that much better…especially when the Halloween menu consists of ghostinis, hot dog mummies and vampire blood tomato soup. At our house, we try to celebrate Halloween the whole month of October. The best parts are when …
Trick or Treat! Give me something good to eat! It’s that time of year when we scare up delicious Halloween treats for ghouls and boys. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just baking with your children, you’ll find the most spooktacular recipe to make at Food Network. The Spooky Halloween Recipes for Kids will give you and your children creative …
There’s nothing like a cocktail to kick back and relax at the end of the day. I love these movie star inspired cocktails…just in time for summer. Glamorous Greta Garbo’s 1930 movie, Anna Christie, has one of her most famous lines. She sulks into a bar, plops down and says, “Gimme a whisky with ginger ale …
Summer Cocktails inspired by Greta Garbo, Grace Kelly and Romy SchneiderRead More
Top Ten Irish “must do” list for St. Patrick’s Day breakfast: The proper Irish breakfast includes bacon, sausage, fried eggs, mushrooms, and tea. eat: Have a picnic and soak in the sun for lunch then enjoy shepherd’s pie for dinner. wear: AG jeans are soft, vibrant and hug you in all the right places. These jeans are in a color called Shamrock…how perfect is that? …
Shamrock’s and Shepherd’s Pie…Ten things to do before St. Patrick’s Day!Read More
LAST weekend when my husband told our children that we were going to be making pizza, it sounded something like this, “YESSSS! I wanna help. Where’s my apron? Can I pull up a chair to stand on? Can I snack on the cheese? I wanna put on the green olives!” The house was buzzing with excitement …
