I’ve always bragged about how Leah has been my kitchen helper since almost day one. Each of my kids enjoy helping out in the kitchen, but Leah is the one who is always there, no matter what. At 2 she could crack eggs perfectly, could whisk and scrape a bowl quite well, and was continuously…
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Sterling Vineyards Ultimate Host Challenge #4
Can you believe we are already done with the first 3 Sterling Vineyards Ultimate Host challenges? The search is now on for the 4th and final Ultimate Hosts and I personally think this is one of the best challenges yet! For the search for the 4th and final Sterling Vineyards Ultimate Host, the theme is…
Happiness Report #19 – Happiness Hodgepodge
Happy November! I feel like I say this with each passing month, but November already? Really? Raise your hand if you think that seems impossible! My heart has been heavy this week as I think of you all on the East Coast who have gone through so much. The pictures, stories, accounts… they all seem…
When No One’s Watching {Recipe: French Toast Monkey Bread}
There are things I do when no one is watching that I’m not so proud of. Today, I took a giant swig of my coffee creamer.. by itself… WITHOUT the coffee. I couldn’t help it though. Have you tasted the International Delights Cold Stone Creamery Sweet Cream coffee creamer? Holy cow, that stuff is good….
Saying Goodbye to a Favorite
I’m sitting here in tears that won’t stop this morning, grieving the loss of a friend I never met. Meet Louise… a long time Dine & Dish blog reader and commenter. I found out this morning through a Google search that Louise recently passed away in her home, at the sprite age of 90. Louise…
A New Love {Recipe: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup}
If you would have told me before today that I would make tomato soup and after one taste, I’d sit down and devour the whole bowl, I would not believe you. In fact, before today, the mere words “tomato soup” made me gag a bit. I love tomatoes fresh from the garden and in sauce…
Thinking of You {A Harry & David Giveaway} CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to winner, Jackie Davis! Thanks to all who entered. There are few greater feelings in the world than knowing you’ve helped to make someones day special. When I asked the question “Do you prefer to give or receive?” on the Dine & Dish Facebook Page, so many of you…
The Many Shades of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
(1) Raspberry Parfaits (2) Baked Onion Ring Dip (3) Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake (4) Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake (5) Zucchini Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting (6) Monterrey Spinach Artichoke Dip I’m kind of a big fan of things with Philadelphia Cream Cheese in them. I was looking through past recipes in my blog archives the other day…
$100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway {Recipe: Baked Alexia Onion Ring Dip}
Since joining the team at Alexia Foods as one of their blogger tastemakers, I’ve had a fun time trying to recreate old classic recipes using some of my favorite Alexia Food products. You might recall the Sweet Potato Casserole Bites I made awhile back, using Alexia Sweet Potato Puffs. Well, I’m at it again, but…
Baby Love {Recipe: Neapolitan Cream Filled Cupcakes}
I remember the day we found out our first baby was going to be a boy. I, of course, was happy to find out he was healthy but I was beside myself with worry about what I’d do with a boy. I am a girly girl, all the way around, and for some reason just…
