We had a gorgeous 75 degrees sunny, Carolina blue sky day in Charlotte today. That alone begged me to get outside rather than spending time in my favorite place, the kitchen, But the reality is that it is December and a time of year during which more people than ever are sick, overwhelmingly busy, and [...]

Just look at this place. How could you resist? We stumbled across it in the Back Bay area of downtown. Any handmade sweet treat your heart desires plus delightful gifts to bring back home for the neighbor that got your mail or your housesitter! L.A. Burdick Chocolate Shop & Tea Room http://www.burdickchocolate.com/chocolateshop-cafe-boston.aspx 220 Clarendon St. [...]

We are loving the fall weather but sometimes it is hard to decide what to eat when temps have been wavering between 40s and 80s! I wanted something soft, spiced, and warming but also cold and crisp. That is how this dinner was born. While my quinoa cooked, I chopped up some vegetables and essentially made a curry. [...]