13 {Babes in Fluland}

by Denise // 24 January, 2013 // Comments off

I’m recovering remarkably well after my second marathon in one week, but now two out of three of my children have come down with the flu. Ironically, my children all received the flu shot, but apparently, it didn’t protect them... Continue reading →

Carmel Café Inspired Grilled Mojo Chicken on Flatbread

by Denise // 14 September, 2012 // Comments off

Recently Iron Chef Allan and I dined at a fairly new restaurant in our area that has been getting a lot of buzz, Carmel Café. At this relatively inexpensive paperless establishment, diners make their selections from a menu application on an... Continue reading →

Slinging My Pasta Sauce

by Denise // 15 April, 2011 // Comments off

I make a mean sauce, but then being half Italian, it’s in my blood. If I didn’t make a decent sauce, I would be shunned by my family. Disowned, I tell ya! Now you might think a good sauce... Continue reading →

Happy Birthday, Miss Sharon!

by Denise // 28 April, 2010 // Comments off

At the beginning of the year, I vowed to treat Emmalynn’s preschool teacher to a weekly bottle of wine. Although I failed to deliver on my weekly bribe promise, Miss Sharon’s birthday seemed like a perfect opportunity to offer a... Continue reading →

The Peace Offering

by Denise // 26 August, 2009 // Comments off

When Emmalynn and I met her preschool teacher the other day, we presented Miss Sharon a gift: a bottle of Mad Housewife Chardonnay. With the wine, I warned Miss Sharon that Emmalynn is nothing like Allana (who she taught 3 years ago). I... Continue reading →

Our “Souper” Bowl Party

by Denise // 4 February, 2009 // Comments off

During the cooler weather, soup is a welcomed comfort food, so adding soup to any party is a recipe for comfy fun. Each year, Allan and I host a soup party during the holidays. According to our caterer and... Continue reading →

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