A good sauce means more than just dinner
Tomato sauce is ubiquitous, and yet no two sauces are the same, even when two different people follow the same procedure using the same ingredients. My mother’s sauce was the best sauce in the world, of course. She was of Italian descent, and, growing up, we ate a lot of it. [ More ]
Meatless Monday's menu: A tempeh attempt
We haven’t had a meatless Monday at my house in a while, so tonight, we’re going big. We’re trying something new: Tempeh (temp-ay), which is a fermented soybean product that’s a cousin to tofu, of which I’m a big fan. Have you tried tempeh? [ More ]
3 great breakfast-for-dinner ideas
Comfort food means different things to different people, but we can probably all agree that it is defined as food that soothes the soul as well as the body. While comfort food generally holds more appeal in the cooler months, I find it most heartening at dinnertime after a long day, no matter what time of year. [ More ]
Free snacks and treats for Moms this Sunday
Mother's Day is, of course, all about Mom. But it's also all about free goodies! One of the best things about the mall food court are the free samples. You’re not going for the ambience, of course! And if you go in May, you can grab up even more yummy free (or almost free) treats, especially on Mother’s Day. [ More ]
Coffee, tea, or ... nah, just coffee!
Coffee is such a personal matter. Most people who drink it feel strongly about their coffee preferences. I am an avid coffee drinker. Perhaps even a recreational coffee drinker. I don’t drink it for merely caffeination purposes; I drink it because I enjoy it. [ More ]
Mother's Day pancakes, Mom's way
I think, like most other American holidays, Mother’s Day is way overdone. The thought itself of celebrating one’s mother, and all mothers, is a very lovely sentiment indeed. Mothers should be celebrated.And, ahem, it's only a few weeks away! [ More ]
Take advantage of tax day deals
It’s tax day—ouch! To help you feel better about shelling out to Uncle Sam, retailers are offering exclusive today-only deals. Here are just a few I came across during a quick Internet search. Coincidently, they all have to do with food but I bet there are other types of deals out there. [ More ]
