• Quinoa Chili

    I actually haven’t made too many recipes using quinoa (adding a note to that ‘to do’ list I love to make), but I can tell you this one is a winner! I would probably even consider entering it in a chili cook-off if I ever found myself writing my name on a (more…)

  • Gingerbread Cookies

    Isn’t it interesting the affect music has on us? I say ‘us’ collectively, because I’m fairly convinced this applies to the entire human population. We still have a difference in genre of course and not everyone will have the same reaction to the same song, but let’s try something. Before you read any further, do me a solid and (more…)

  • Homemade Chex Mix

    I learned this simple recipe from my Mom who always makes chex mix around the holidays. Picture this: Comfy clothes, warmth from the fire burning in the fireplace, a good movie and the perfect snack. When it’s far below freezing and dark outside, this sounds like a perfect cozy evening at home to me. Maybe add a glass of wine to that list too 🙂 The weather has already taken a turn here in Ohio and these types of (more…)

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    How’s everyone doing today? I hope well, but if today’s not your day that’s perfectly okay too. Sometimes the answer to this question simply depends on the time of day it’s asked. Saaay 4:59 pm versus 8:00 am on a workday! This particular time of year can often feel like the calm before the storm with the holiday season about to be in full swing. Malls will be packed, restaurants busy and (more…)