Food

One day, I hope I get to join in the ranks of my family and hop into the rotation of hosting Thanksgiving at my home… notice how I say “one day”– in proper fashion, I want to make sure I can master the art of cooking a holiday feast which is why I am devoting […]

I don’t know about you, but I am most definitely NOT going to be one of the many people this holiday season who gain an estimated 8 to 10 pounds (I found this number on MSN for those who are wondering)… can you believe that??? Between potlucks and parties, I can see how easy it is, […]

Today at work, we are celebrating the season with our annual chili cook-off and costume contest… I think a lot of us just want to dress up so that we can act a little bit child-like and find a way to get away with it around work collleagues. Because I have yet to perfect a […]

Another one of my now-favorite easy and go-to recipes for fall desserts: No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake. Kraft came to the rescue on this one last weekend at my aunt’s fall fest and it was a definite hit with everyone! Ingredients 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. […]

I’m in a cooking/baking/make anything and everything I can get my hands on right now… I don’t know what it is–maybe the fact I’m trying to save $$$, maybe the fact that it’s fall and I am beginning to hibernate, or it may be because I have too many cute aprons (thanks to Mom and […]

There is nothing like tailgating before a football game and having your friends bring their favorite dishes so I thought I’d share the recipe of one of my favorite staples for any football/tailgating/fall shindig– The Ritz Cheesy Football {courtesy of Kraft of course} Ingredients 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Cream Cheese, softened 1 pkg. (8 […]

I found this fabulous and EASY recipe for Margarita Cupcakes over at Hostess with the Mostess and couldn’t wait to share the recipe for this yummy treat! Ours turned out perfectly for the party and I’m hoping I get to make them again soon… Ingredients (I doubled these since we served for a large group) Cupcakes: […]