Ever run out of Persian cucumbers — the small, thin-skinned variety prized for their mild, crisp texture — just before a big meal? It happens to the best of us. Here’s a clear, practical guide to seven excellent substitutes you might already have on hand. Sometimes the cupboard is bare, the store is closed, or … Read more

These marshmallow cookies have crisp edges, fudgy centers, and a gooey marshmallow core that peeks through as they bake. The chocolate dough is an easy one‑bowl recipe that doesn’t require an electric mixer. Each cookie is filled with marshmallows and finished with semisweet and milk chocolate chips for extra flavor and stretch. ✨ Why you’ll … Read more

Soup season is here, and there’s little that beats a steaming chowder served in a crusty bread bowl. This seafood chowder is thick, comforting, and loaded with sweet bay scallops, shrimp, crab, and clams — a bowlful of cozy flavors that never tastes overly “fishy.” Inspired by a memorable bowl at The Original Soup Man, … Read more

What do you do when you need a laugh? Try flipping open the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living and reading Martha’s monthly calendar in the front. Whether intentional or not, it often reads like something from a humor column—small, charmingly specific tasks that sound a little absurd. A few examples: Make up bedrooms and … Read more

Ingredients 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 2 cups shredded coconut 1 egg Method Preheat the oven to 375°F (moderate). Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Cut in the butter or margarine using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture … Read more

Putting together a cheese board appetizer is easier than you think. Follow these practical steps and tips to create a simple holiday cheese board that will please every guest. This post mentions items I picked up at my local Dominion store as part of holiday entertaining. All opinions are my own. Ready-made platters save the … Read more

Some weeks it’s hard to narrow down just seven recipes when so many tempting dishes are waiting to be discovered. This week I dove into a sea of coconut recipes and found an irresistible collection of sweet and savory ideas that deserve a spot on your menu. Coconut appears in so many forms — flaked, … Read more

If we are what we eat, I am awfully sweet! Hello peeps! I recently shared a banana cake and couldn’t wait to write about the layered cake I built from it. Life got busy and blogging slowed down a bit, so my goal of posting a new recipe each week slipped. I’ll make up for … Read more

+ Poseidon Restaurant and a Hilton Head Vacation (Part 2) ~ Caprese Grilled Fish is a super-simple yet incredibly delicious meal that’s perfect with summer’s best tomatoes and basil! Just the kind of fresh fish recipe you’ll find on the menu at Poseidon restaurant in Hilton Head, South Carolina – or the type of recipe … Read more