I used to think I loved big, soft cookies; that is, until I tasted these thin, crisp, nutty cookies. Don’t you want a taste?

Happy Birthday to my Mom!
Today is my mom’s 93rd birthday! Happy birthday, mom!!

Simple Summer Sides
On lazy summer days, sometimes all a grilled main dish needs is a simple, refreshing side dish. These two easy salads will go with just about anything and can be made in a snap.

It’s a Julia Cookbook Giveaway!
How about a larger-than-life cookbook, just like Julia herself? Here is a giveaway you can’t miss!!

Lower Fat Blueberry Coffee Cake
Here is a lower fat and not-too-sweet coffee cake with fresh blueberries and an orange zest streusel.

Turkish Bean Salad
It’s nice when you have a daughter who travels the world and always brings back some pretty items for the kitchen! In this case, it’s beautiful dishes from Istanbul, Turkey!

Monday’s Double Cookbook Giveaway!
Today’s Monday giveaway is a double one! Take a look inside to see what you could win in the weekly random drawing. And find out who won last week’s cookbook!

Crossing the Cheddar Curtain
Today I crossed the “Cheddar Curtain,” or rather drove across the Illinois border into Wisconsin, the land of cheese, butter, and sausages. Oh, and those delectable Danish Kringles!






