Do you know what Mardi Gras (aka Fat Tuesday) and Shrove Tuesday have in common? Today, as in the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. According to the Christian calendar, today is the last hurrah before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Whether you call it Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday, one thing is certain, I’m sure many…
Archives for March 2011
Chocolate and Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar
This past holiday season, my mom sent me a large box that was filled with countless mason jars complete with ingredients to make some of my favorite foods including soups and cookies. To me, this seemed like the perfect gift to give and receive so I recently decided to try out this fun food-related craft…
Hosting a Pizza Party
I might be a little territorial when it comes to my kitchen but I do welcome company at my kitchen’s barstools while I prepare the appetizers, main entrees, side dishes and desserts during dinner parties. I love chit chatting and catching up with family and friends as I prepare the meal. Recently, I decided to…