I am a big fan of oatmeal

by | Mar 31, 2008 | food, shopping

There is an ongoing joke in my family about one of our family members who lived to almost 100 because “she ate oatmeal every morning”. I grew up eating Quaker Oats and have always been happy with it – even the instant packets. Several years ago, I...

PEEPS Meringue Tartlets

by | Mar 23, 2008 | food, holiday gifts

PEEPS Meringue Tartlets Toasted yellow Chicks take the place of meringue in these delightful lemon curd-filled mini tarts. You’ll need twelve 3 1/2- to 4-inch tartlet pans with removable bottoms to make this recipe. Watch carefully when you toast the Chicks; their...

It was just a little bit of smoke

by | Mar 18, 2008 | food, housewares, shopping

I recently attempted to make a meatloaf for my sister, brother-in-law and nephews…suffice it to say, we ended up eating peanut butter & jelly sandwiches and I have been forbidden from using their oven. I didn’t set the house on fire or anything, but I...

Keep this in your glove compartment

by | Feb 21, 2008 | books, food

David Zinczenko, editor in chief of Men’s Health magazine and frequent Today Show guest, has co-written a really cool non-diet book. Eat This Not That: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds-or More! is a great resource for anyone who...