Last month I gave my refrigerator a good overall cleaning. I took everything out of the refrigerator and cleaned the entire inside. I like to do this 3-4 times a year and it helps to keep my refrigerator germ-free and helps to get the expired food items out! For me, that typically means expired … [Read more...] about Is it Okay to Eat Moldy Cheese? Here’s the Answer!
Food and Recipes
Luscious Lemon Loaf Recipe
Do you love cake? I know I do. So does Jill O’Connor, who has declared her love in a delightful cookbook called Cake, I Love You: Decadent, Delectable, and Do-able Recipes (Chronicle Books, May 2017). We previously reviewed the book here on the blog, you can find the original review … [Read more...] about Luscious Lemon Loaf Recipe
How to Create the Perfect Cheese and Holiday Appetizer Trays
The holidays are just around the corner, so I thought I would share some of my personal tips with all of you on How to Create the Perfect Cheese and Appetizer Holiday Tray. While I'm no expert, I do like to entertain (a lot) during the holiday season and here are some of the things I've learned over … [Read more...] about How to Create the Perfect Cheese and Holiday Appetizer Trays
Taste of Home 365 Days of Cookies
Satisfy your sweet tooth all year with the Taste of Home 365 Days of Cookies cookbook. There are cookie recipes for every traditional holiday from Valentine's Day to Christmas, but what about Hedgehog Day, Waffle Day, Rootbeer Float Day, National Brownie Day and everything in between? Well, this … [Read more...] about Taste of Home 365 Days of Cookies
Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling Recipe
Twenty-Five years ago my grandmother taught me how to make her famous homemade pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling. This recipe is easy-to-make, but does take some time to prepare. With that said, you're baking efforts will be well-rewarded with a delicious pumpkin roll that you and your family … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling Recipe
Top 12 Holiday Cocktail Drink Recipes
During the holiday season, I enjoy hosting several Christmas and holiday theme'd parties for our friends and family. Throughout the season, I'll hold at least 7 parties, some will be casual get-togethers and other's will be formal. At some of our holiday parties we like to serve cocktail drinks … [Read more...] about Top 12 Holiday Cocktail Drink Recipes
InStyle Parties: The Complete Guide to Easy, Elegant Entertaining All Year Round
I love planning parties. Whether it’s a dinner party with friends, a birthday party for my hubby or a New Year’s Eve bash, I really enjoy entertaining. What I don’t enjoy is the stress of coming up with new ideas and special touches that make my soiree memorable. I recently found the must-have … [Read more...] about InStyle Parties: The Complete Guide to Easy, Elegant Entertaining All Year Round
Bacon Ale Cheese Dip Recipe
We're officially well into the football and basketball season and many of us are attending football parties, family get-togethers and pre-holiday events. Whether you're hosting a party or taking a dish along with you, here's a great appetizer recipe that's courtesy of THE COCOA EXCHANGE. Bacon Ale … [Read more...] about Bacon Ale Cheese Dip Recipe