I guess they call it Fat Tuesday for a reason, because we all know if we were to indulge in too many of these fried doughy treats (above)–a carnival favorite– that’s exactly how our day (and likely we) would feel. But don’t let me scare you off with that kind of talk; it’s no time [...]

I was feeling less than inspired this past week, or perhaps it was just a feeling of overwhelm. With so much to accomplish and not always sure where to begin, my brain slides into shutdown mode. It’s when I tend to lose myself in the kitchen, the place I’m often most comfortable and happy. Tossing a bowl [...]

Just as I was pulling a batch of granola out of the oven today, I received an email from the winner of my giveaway over at Menu for Hope. What good timing. This is the 3rd time I have made granola this week. Last weekend alone, I made 5 pounds for the Bakesale for Haiti project, [...]