So a couple of weeks ago, I agreed to host a party for all of the couples that are going on the cruise in two weeks, with their kiddos.  That's 12 adults, 16 kids ( Read more... )

I'm having a dinner party tonight.  Like my sister, whose blog can be found on my links list under Emily and CW, I adore food.  Reading cookbooks, planning menus, shopping for food, preparing food...  hospitality is one of my things.  I love having people over, and I adore all the new ROOM we have in which to entertain.  Nolan loves to have people ( Read more... )

I've wanted to do this for ages...  a cooking blog post!  Behind the cut it's kind of image intensive, so beware dialup users!

Now I'm a vegetarian, but this isn't a great example of a balanced vegetarian meal.  Sue me.  A grilled chicken breast would round this out nicely for the non-vegetarians of the lot.

We'll start with the potatoes.  Red ( Read more... )