• snow, sleet and hot cocoa

    - - My granddaughter Face Timed my husband this morning and asked “What did Nana make you for breakfast?” My husband, “Nothing, I poured myself some cereal.” Granddaughter, “Oh, I’m so disappointed.”...

  • relaxing  January

    - - jump to recipe I can’t believe that January is already half over. I’ve been savoring the relaxed pace with our CSA box and holiday baking behind me. There are still some anise seed biscotti left...

  • winter dining deals at the Jersey shore

    [Image description] Prior to retiring several years ago, I used to love perusing websites such as Talbots during their semi-annual clothing sales. After the holidays, I found it especially great for shopping...

  • old and new

    - - - - - - Now that the holidays are over, I’ve gone back through my recipes and dusted off a few gems that I haven’t made in a very long time. I prepared a wonderful one pot meal perfect for a weeknight...