WICKED CHICKENS MAKE DEVILED EGGS…
I love deviled eggs! In fact I'm not sure I know anyone who doesn't like deviled eggs. Dave and I stayed in the retro Skyline Lodge in Highlands, NC and tasted these pimento... continue reading
ASPARAGUS, SNAP PEAS AND BURRATa…AN EASTER SALAD OR VEGETABLE
We're getting ready to jet off to Key West for a short trip and I'm trying to plan our Easter dinner for when we get back...without much time to prepare. I wanted to try something... continue reading
KANSAS CITY RECIPES FOR THE SUPER BOWL
My friend Cynthia Gaines, is a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan and has sent me a few recipes perfect for the upcoming Super Bowl game. She grew up in Mission Hills, KS, a suburb of... continue reading
TATER TOT CAKE…SAVORY NOT SWEET…JUST IN TIME FOR SUPER BOWL
This tater tot cake is just in time for your super bowl party. Spoiler alert...it's savory, not sweet! Everyone loves tater tots and it seems that many restaurants are adding... continue reading
ITALIAN AMERICAN SALAD WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING
Everyone loves a good salad and I am always looking for new exciting ways to present an old fashioned Italian American Salad. This one was prepared by Stephanie Goldberg who... continue reading
DUM DUM DUM ….DUM!!! TENNESSEE/ FLORIDA GAME TAILGATE
Anyone recall the infamous "Dragnet's" theme song? Dum dum dum....dum!!! click here to watch. That's the way I feel going into the annual Tennessee Florida rivalry football... continue reading
HOWDY TEXAS A&M…WELCOME TO TENNESSEE VOLS LAND
The Texas A&M Aggies come to town (Knoxville) for a big SEC showdown game. A sold out Neyland Stadium crowd will be waiting with the popular #CheckerNeyland initiative.... continue reading
CONTINUING OUR FALL TRIP TO UPSTATE NEW YORK AND VERMONT
When traveling to new places, I love to take in the sights, but also love to visit farmers markets, great restaurants, garden centers and nurseries, and stop at historical sites... continue reading