September Tasty Tools - Bakeware!

I guess summer is really over... but we did end it on a delicious note by cranking up our ovens to welcome fall. This month's Tasty Tools event highlights bakeware! Whether it's made out of glass, silicone, metal or stoneware, if you can bake in it, it's a great addition to our round up. Check out the wonderful things folks are baking up with their favorite pieces of bakeware. Who knows... it just might inspire you to create something comforting and warm on these fall days! Thanks to all that participated and hope you enjoy this collection of recipes warm your soul and oven.Jenn of Jenn & Food, Perfect Togetherfrom New JerseyDouble Crust Apple Pie

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Olive Tapenade for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

O Foods for Ovarian Cancer Awareness MonthSeptember is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of Gina DePalma, author of Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen and Executive Pastry Chef of Babbo Ristorante in NYC, who was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Sara of Ms Adventures in Italy, Jenn of The Leftover Queen, and Michelle of Bleeding Espresso are asking you to donate to the: Ovarian Cancer Research Fundand then, out of the goodness of your hearts and to be eligible for the OFoods for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Contest, please do the following: 1. Post a recipe to your blog using a food that starts or ends with the letter

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PETA Got No Ethics As It Exploits Autistic Children

The ad above is found on the PETA web site and is, according to Newsday, featured on a billboard running in Newark New Jersey. Although not in agreement with all their positions or tactics I have always been sympathetic to PETA's alleged goal of seeking ethical treatment of animals. With the above campaign though PETA is not applying high ethical standards to autistic children. PETA is exploiting fear of autism to promote their goals concerning treatment of animals by pushing a connection between cow's milk and autism.The PETA web site refers to a study in Rome in which "researchers noticed a "marked improvement" in the behavior of autistic chil

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A really fast shrimp dinner and a funfilled weekend of skating!

Every once in a while your whole schedule and routine gets thrown off kilter right? Well mine gets thrown off so often now I have no routine. Last week it was T.'s Dad and the ongoing medical saga that has become our lives and a skating competition. I just could not cook anything new and was so uninspired that I would have made my family eat hot dogs for dinner if I thought I could have gotten away with. That is all going to change this week. I am back on track!!!She's lucky number 7!!!As for the skating competition...my youngest daughter rocks!!! She did 2 events and placed 1st for both of them. What an accomplishment for her.A short video of

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Red Red Wine... & Event Round Up!

This month for our wine & dine event series, we focused on red wines and fall foods. We had a fabulous turnout with quite a bit to eat and drink. I provided 12 various red wines including: Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Syrah, and Sangiovese. To pair with these wines, friends shared some of their favorite fall dishes. Unfortunately I couldn't take pics of everything that graced the table, but here are some pics I did manage to take of the event:Sesame Peanut Noodles shared by Yumi:Macerated Peaches in Red Wine shared by Linda:Fresh Artisan Goat Cheese shared by Linda:Grape & Rosemary Foccaccia Sticks shared

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