Today would have been Julia Child’s 100th birthday. The iconic and original culinary rockstar who inspired (still inspires) millions to get creative in the kitchen, to feed your passion, to try new things no matter what your age. Julia said….”Find something you are passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.” Not only was [...]
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Mix it Up!
July 6, 2012 – 12:28 pm
Are you all mixed up on days? I am ALL mixed up on days, but totally thrilled to realize today is actually FRIDAY! So I have a Friday Cocktail inspiration for you. Seeing as watermelon is at its super delicious PEAK right now….watermelon inspiration it is. Add my favorite ingredient A FRESH HERB and we [...]
Recipe for a Fabulous Fourth!
July 3, 2012 – 1:35 pm
Tomorrow is one of our all time favorite holidays. Now that I say that, I think we love all the holidays that involve people, decorations and food. Celebrating our beautiful country from sea to shining sea, our freedom and the people who serve and protect our freedom is one of the best reasons to get [...]
Friday Cocktail…..hit your refresh button
June 29, 2012 – 11:01 am
It’s Friday people and that means time for a cocktail inspiration for the weekend. We are heading to our friends lake house for the traditional fireworks show. Its become my favorite place to sneak away and and just be. My friend is an outstanding, adventurous and inspiring cook which is a super bonus! Tonight [...]
Rock the Crock this weekend and RELAX!
May 24, 2012 – 11:03 am
One of our most popular classes this winter was “Rock the Crock” Cozy stews, Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon, Potato Gratin with bacon and gorgonzola, a warm cinnamon apple crumble (mouth watering here) all made in the crock pot while you did all that other stuff you have to do before its suddenly dark out [...]
Oh Snap!
May 22, 2012 – 11:15 am
Sometimes I forget to take a picture of the food….. and then my kids eat it all up. What came of this box of spring fruits & veggies was Sugar Snap Pea & Baby New Potato Salad and fresh strawberry ice cream. Could you just SCREAM! We did. So here is the before picture, you will have to [...]
They Say It’s Your Birthday!
February 8, 2012 – 1:17 pm
So February is a big month in “Louise’s” house. I am not sure where my guidance was coming from when Dr. Forrest said I could choose the date when my third child was born but I chose the day after my second child so now following Valentines Day….. we have back to back birthdays! Which [...]
