Last week on our blog, we explored what people eat for breakfast in different countries around the world including Europe, Scandinavia and Asia. It was a fascinating look at the differences in what people enjoy for the first meal of…
Sometimes I’m pretty creative with cooking. Other times, I’m happy to eat the same thing every day. We typically eat scrambled eggs every morning in our household with toast or oatmeal, but when the price of eggs jumped earlier this…
My wife and I were reminiscing the other day, thinking about some of our early culinary favorites from when we moved to Wyomissing. One of our early favorites in West Reading, which is no longer in operation, made a fantastic…
One of the greatest joys I have as a parent is seeing the appreciation I have for food passing to our four year old daughter. It has taught her patience, problem solving, and that it is okay to make a…
When I’m asked to bring a dish to a holiday gathering, I like to make sure the recipe doesn’t just taste good but also is beautiful to look at. It’s a huge plus if it can also be made the…
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner! I’m not sure about you, but I’m definitely not the first one to get the Christmas cards mailed out. I’m always amazed at those first few that show up…
Cardamom is one of my favorite winter flavors. It’s less popular than cinnamon, but to me, it has so much more depth and subtlety. Cardamom is a traditional Scandinavian holiday spice, perfect for cozying up recipes throughout the long dark…
In a season full of all things sweet, from cookie exchanges to candy canes, hot cocoa and peppermint bark brownies, it’s good to have some go-to recipes using locally grown apples this time of year. My favorite apples this time…
I love making gingerbread houses, but have never been a big fan of the neon sugar-filled candy that usually covers them. I wanted an option that was a little healthier, a little prettier, and a little more natural. A couple…
Since starting my own household, tomato sauce has proven to be one of the most versatile ingredients in my pantry. I use it in everything from homemade pizza to casseroles to soups to pasta, and I always seem to be…