the candy at the bottom of the basket

April showers are making sure they leave their mark on the last day of the month with some relentless rain. Hear that May flowers? You better make one heck of a show for us. Take a look at this pot of basil from last summer. There’s nothing better than cooking with fresh ingredients. The pot … Continue reading

easter eggs benedict

Last year’s Easter brunch seems to have created a new tradition for us. The Monday morning after Easter Sunday means hosting a dinner and getting kids up for school the next morning. That’s why we decided on a brunch last Easter. Even though the overlap of Passover and Easter this school year meant we were off  … Continue reading

new york state test breakfast and dinner menu

People have their own personal signs of when spring has arrived. Baseball. Flowers. Our daffodils are brightening the day along with tiny purple crocuses. Inside, the hibiscus tree is beginning to bloom. The day we spotted the first bud meant the tree that sat in a sunny corner in the den, was getting ready to start the … Continue reading