By Michele I recently read an online article in The Bittman Project where Mark Bittman wrote about cooking with popcorn. Curiosity got the best of me, and I’m sure glad it did! Here’s what it said: “ Think of how much you enjoy a bowl of popcorn. Maybe you’re sitting on the couch with a bowl in your lap right now, scrolling the mail, reading this story between bites. Cue the lightbulb moment: Since I love this stuff so much, why don’t I cook with it? We’re with you. And to r

By Billa I listened to a podcast this week on the NPR radio show All of It. The topic was what to bring to holiday gatherings.The host of the show, Tiffany Hansen, was speaking with Casey Elsass, the author of the cookbook What Can I Bring?: Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life. I thought I'd share my thoughts on the podcast. The first point that was made was never to bring something that needs assembly. For example, bringing flowers that need a vase. Or bringing a dish

By Luci Don’t you love Christmas cookies? So beautiful or amusing or even funky. Well then, when entertaining or just for fun, why not decorate your appetizers as you would a cookie? These appetizers all have a bread base cut with a cookie cutter with a Christmas or winter theme. The cutouts are topped with a colorful spread and additional garnish. We could call them Christmas canapés. To make, choose a base that compliments the toppings and the shape of the cookie cutter. C