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steve cumper’s black cherry trifle

A special dessert for a family gathering or dinner party doesn't need to take hours to prepare. Designed by Australian chef, Steve Cumper, this Black Cherry Trifle is easy to make and a memorable way to wrap up an evening...and…

blossom branches – flowers at my place

Bringing flowers home and arranging them in simple but striking ways really brightens up my week! I tend to pick up bunches at my local Farmers Market or at Trader Joe's for a reasonable price (these branches cost $5.99 for…

recycle your old sweater – DIY

I didn't wear this short sleeve, cowl neck sweater at all last winter (please excuse the glow-in-the-dark jewelry, it was Halloween!). Instead of tossing it, I'm transforming it into three different, fashion-forward accessories, a short infinity scarf, boot toppers, and…

postcard from Sydney – Christmas

Merry Christmas! I'm posting this late after a long, happy, rainy day in Sydney, Australia. The kids were up early but waited (mostly) patiently until everyone else made an appearance. There was an abundance of gifts, so it was nice…

Kylie’s rocky road christmas tree

My sisters are both great cooks. They're particularly good at cakes, cookies and desserts. This delicious treat has been the centerpiece of our family Christmases for many years now. My sister, Kylie also makes mini versions for teacher and hostess…

chicken cacciatore

Have you ever felt like a comforting winter stew but didn't want red meat again? Chicken Cacciatore is the answer. I'd heard about this dish, but hadn't even tasted it let alone cooked it. It's delicious and this recipe has…

glazed eggnog muffins

My kids adore eggnog, so an eggnog muffin recipe was a no-brainer for me to try. This recipe works really well and the subtle eggnog and cinnamon flavors are delicious. I'm planning on taking a break from cooking this Thanksgiving…