Thanksgiving Meal Planner
November 2, 2014 12:17 pmWhilst we are busy being thankful, it’s also ok to plan. It leaves more time for thankfulness on Thanksgiving. If... View Article
Food
Great Recipes for Cold Winter Nights: Soups, Casseroles and Entrees
January 10, 2013 12:41 pmIt’s time to hunker down with calories. Oh sure, some of us might be slipping into a bathing suit over... View Article
Great Holiday Cookie Recipes Made With Chocolate and Cheer
December 9, 2012 12:44 pmMy 6th Annual Cookie Exchange party is coming up, and if I can manage to finish decorating the house, it... View Article
Apple Recipes and Fall Crafts for NJ Families
September 11, 2012 12:46 pmIt’s the most wonderful time of the year again, when the children go back to school and everything on the... View Article
Enjoy Spring Cooking with Fresh Finds at NJ Farmers’ Markets
April 16, 2012 12:48 pmI really enjoy spring cooking. It beats spring cleaning, and the fresh flavors of ramps, asparagus, tiny potatoes and tangy... View Article
Slow Cooker, Soups and Stews: Suggestions for Superb Winter Meals
January 4, 2012 1:00 pmI realize that we all feel stuffed from the holidays and either inspired or offended by all the happy magazines... View Article
Holiday Cookies: Old Standards and New Hits
December 19, 2011 1:01 pmThis year will be my 5th Annual Holiday Cookie Extravaganza. We make the treats, we package them all pretty, and... View Article
Apples and Pumpkins and Growing up…
October 26, 2011 1:03 pmI love baking with my kids — except when I don’t. Saturday morning I was rushing to finish some desserts... View Article
Get Packing! School Lunch Ideas and Tips
August 31, 2011 1:07 pmHere we are in the dregs of summer. The coffee grounds. The crumbs. No longer are the glorious sun-soaked days... View Article
The Bread of Life. (Yes, it’s a cooking metaphor.)
January 13, 2010 5:33 pmIt’s been a year since I started Back to Me. Have I gotten back to me? Not really. It’s damn... View Article