• cheesy meatloaf with bacon and  herbs

    - - ​I love kitchen gadgets and different kinds of cooking tools. For example, one summer sale at Williams-Sonoma, I purchased a small grill top smoker. I used it only once this summer. I'll blame the...

  • one pot chicken dinner

    [Image description] I like one pot suppers because it makes preparation and clean up easier. Also, recipes done in one pot build upon layers of flavor. Recently, since the weather was a bit cooler, I...

  • burger taste test

    [Image description] Finally, we had our hamburger tasting last Saturday night. My brother was down overnight and my son and his girlfriend were part of the tasting too. We sampled Vrola 6 oz. USA choice...

  • blend on main, manasquan

    - - Last week we met our friends for dinner atBlend on Main in Manasquan. We had reservations for 5:45 p.m. and found the dining room quiet after the summer crowds had departed for the season. Blend...

  • school night supper option

    [Image description] Today is the official back to school day for children in my neighborhood. The days are beginning to feel like fall. I've noticed that the local grocery stores have field mums. With...

  • labor day breakfast

    [Image description] Update September 6th - This recipe from William-Sonoma was developed for a specific type of pan. When make I frittata's, I would cook the eggs and let them set a few minutes. Using...