The world of frozen desserts is full of possibilities, but frozen custard is my favorite. It’s denser, silkier, and more indulgent than ordinary ice cream thanks to extra egg yolks and rich cream. The silky texture of custard pairs beautifully with the warm, sweet notes of cinnamon. In this recipe the custard is infused with … Read more

I have a quick confession that may ruffle a few feathers: I don’t care for sweet tea. There. I said it. I love tea — don’t get me wrong — but I prefer it black and bitter, especially in hot weather. I understand sweet tea has a devoted following and a long tradition in the … Read more

Photo credit: Susan Getgood When BlogHer invited me to be a JCPenney brand ambassador, I paused. For years I’d pictured JCPenney as a little stodgy — until I visited their headquarters and met the team. That visit changed my view completely. Beforehand I was a regular online customer for practical reasons: JCPenney carried hard-to-find sizes … Read more

Easy Meal Plan Week 105 – Featuring 10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinners, sides, and desserts. Here’s the lineup for the week: Monday – Soup, salad, seafood or meatless: start the week light. Tuesday – Mexican: tacos, enchiladas and bold flavors. Wednesday – Pasta/Italian: classic and creative pasta dishes. … Read more

Bacon. Horseradish. Mustard. Does that combination make your mouth water? Each of those flavors is excellent on its own, but together they create something irresistible. I can’t take credit for the idea — it came from my fifteen-year-old son. I’m proud of him. I was working on a Bacon Horseradish Potato Salad when he suggested, … Read more

Big Batch Fruit Crisp Topping is an easy, make-ahead shortcut for gorgeous last-minute desserts. I believe it’s one of the best crisp toppings around: a simple mix of sugar, oats, flour, warm spices, and plenty of butter. Prepare a big batch, pack it into jars or airtight containers, freeze, and you’ll be able to bake … Read more

Style is personal — a way of doing things, a distinctive appearance, a choice in how we design our lives. From the food we cook to the clothes we wear to the way we exit a car, each of us expresses ourselves through our own manner. Creating beauty in our world doesn’t mean following an … Read more

  Hello, summer vacation. It arrived faster than I expected — though my kids would argue it took forever. The boys have already slipped into the slow summer rhythm: fishing, biking, climbing trees, catching snakes, dipping toes in brooks and lakes, snacking, and swinging in hammocks. On Saturdays we head to the Angelica Farmers’ Market. … Read more

Why did the chicken cross the road? I’ll get to that in a moment. One of the things I love most about living in Western New York is being near the birthplace of the hot wing. Order “wings” at a local bar or restaurant and you’ll get that fiery, vinegary, buttery, deep-fried tip of a … Read more

I get really excited about granola. Is that weird? I’m sorry if it is, because I’m about to get a little geeky over it. This Almond Joy Granola is the perfect breakfast or pick-me-up snack. I make granola often — there’s almost always a jar on the counter. It’s crunchy, filling, and feels wholesome. We … Read more