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Raleigh Gift Guide

It’s December, and I hope you’re excited about this season of gift giving. The great news is that not only can you give someone a meaningful gift, but your money can go to a good cause, whether you’re supporting an artisan in your community or across the world. If you live in the Raleigh area, […]

Chickpea & Pasta Soup

I sure hope all of you had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday. As you can see by my blog absence for the last week, I had a wonderful few days off. No work and not much cooking, just eating, laughing and relaxing in Charleston, SC – which is a fine place to do such things. I’m wondering […]

My Dream Thanksgiving Meal

Let’s take a few moments from our normal busy lives and dream a little…because we can (and I think it’s good for our brains). What if you could plan the most delicious and enjoyable Thanksgiving meal, without cooking any of it, breaking a sweat or having to worry about what anyone else wanted to eat. […]

Spinach Artichoke Mac & Cheese

It never fails. When the weather turns even just 10 or 15 degrees cooler, my body is like casseroles and carbs and cheese everything! I find myself saving recipes for baked pastas, creamy soups and filling meal options. This Spinach Artichoke Mac & Cheese totally fits the bill with three cheeses, salty artichokes and earthy spinach […]

Simple Saturday: Lentil Salad

I find it very interesting that this was the recipe I had in mind to post today. Lentil salad: A dish that is so French in many ways (green lentils, red wine vinegar) and one that has its Middle Eastern roots, as well. After what happened in France yesterday, all of us are reeling with […]