All Four Burners

I am entirely too excited that it’s National Margarita Day, given that I am a giant wimp and solely consume the fruity type. It may be because margaritas evoke happy warm sun-soaked days. It may be that this winter has been too long (hi, I’m a wimp) and I’m ready for spring. Or it may […]

I was strong and did not succumb to the madness of Black Friday. Not even online — though I was sorely tempted. I decided that my holiday gifts this year are going to be all handmade! Given that I preserve so much, about 40% of this big task is complete. Mind you, I have had […]

The idea of dirtying only 1 pot is very appealing right now — since the vast majority of our kitchen is wrapped up and packed in boxes in our living room. Yep, the packers arrive on Monday, with the move commencing Tuesday. Ack, I still haven’t packed for our road trip. I guess I’ll have […]

I visited my parents in the Baltimore area this weekend, just in time for Hurricane Sandy. Impeccable timing. Thankfully, central Maryland was spared the brunt of the storm; coastal areas of the state were pounded and the mountains received over 1.5 feet of snow. Personally, I was even luckier because my mother’s house didn’t even […]

Since we’re not hosting our (once) annual Halloween party, I’m not much in the holiday spirit this year. Also, I’m overwhelmed by the panic/stress of moving. But these beautiful candy apples are perking me up.  Perhaps they will make the menu for next year’s party — woo-hoo! Oh my word. These black and red scary […]