Author: Valerie

One of my favorite things about this time of year is getting all warmed up and cozy by the fire with a hot cup of something tasty. Late fall and […]

It's that time of year, tasty treats abound. Parties are a constant and the Christmas cookie exchanges are being planned. This is a Christmas tradition that I absolutely love, of […]

Thanksgiving is a distant memory. Well, perhaps not "distant" but it is over. Hopefully it was a good one for you and your family. I know ours was wonderful, relaxing […]

Oh my! Thanksgiving is the day after tomorrow. Can you believe it? Are you still scrambling for a gluten-free dessert idea for your feast? Did you perhaps just find out […]

It's almost here! I know, it's hard to believe it, but Thanksgiving is almost here. How did it sneak up on us so quickly? Do you ever feel that way? […]

There are some people out there that make pies all year long, but in my house, pies are generally reserved for the fall and winter holiday season. Every year, I […]

The days are getting colder, in some parts of the country there has even been snow! To me, that means it's time for soup. Hot, hearty and comforting soups, stews […]

Apple season is here! Can't you just picture yourself in that country apple orchard picking bushels of apples with your family? Rather "Norman Rockwell" don't you think? Maybe picking apples […]

Coming up with the main dish for dinner is often the easy part of meal planning. For me, I often find myself at a loss when it comes to the […]

Let's face it, food prices are not going down no matter how much we wish they would. It just costs a lot these days to feed a family, even more […]