A Garden Party

Last month Georgia turned one year old, it is hard to believe that she is walking and trying to talk!  Since we have such a great deck for entertaining, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to have a garden party. Pink floral details were added where ever possible.  The rustic floral topped cake was made

Easy Peasy Grilled Caprese

Is it really January, or have I been secretly teleported to April.  The weather here is telling me the latter.  The trees in the yard are even confused as the early buds are being coerced out almost to full bloom.  I have been lackadaisical about the house work for no excuse other than it is warm

Grilled Rosemary Balsamic Veggie Skewers

The longer days and warmer temps can only mean one thing: grilling season is here!  Cooking outside is such a nice break from being in the kitchen, and we do not reserve our grill for weekends or special occasions, in fact it is the cooking method of choice for a quick weeknight meal. This huge

Savory Pear Tart

This tart just looks fancy.  The recipe for it is super simple, and the result is a deliciously flavorful combination of sweet and savory.  It blurs the boundaries of appetizer and dessert, adult food and kid food.  Perfect to serve at a big party or for just a party of one. A flaky buttery crust

Healthy Superbowl Recipes

So unless you live in a cave, you probably know that the Superbowl is this Sunday.  At our house the main question concerning the big day is “What are we fixin’ to eat?”  We usually stick with the classics: chips and dips, some hot chili, and enough finger foods to last the four hour battle.