I'm on a mission to try all the fitness classes at my neighborhood gym. I signed up years ago to have a place to work out when bad weather wouldn't permit me to run or ride my bike. I've taken advantage of the swimming pool, the weight room and the cardio machines; I even had a personal ... Read More
Chocolate Waffles with Caramelized Bananas
I spent a day this past weekend catching up with my family--my parents, my sisters, nieces and nephews. Typical of most of our family gatherings, the day was centered around food. The large, round table at the restaurant overflowed with more food than we could eat. It was always this way ... Read More
Chocolate Pound Cake
A few years ago I discovered my neighborhood used book store. It's a not-so-tiny-but-still-cozy place with a steady stream of previously-loved books flowing in. I don't know why it took me so long to realize that it would be a wonderful source for old cookbooks--maybe I feared that I'd hurt ... Read More
Chocolate Cookies
The morning fog is lingering just a bit longer these days. When I stepped out for a late morning jog cloud cover kept me cool for the entire 6-mile loop when normally the shade-less route would have had me sweating by the end of Mile 1. Out of the blue the other night, lightning flashed ... Read More
Chocolate Almond Torte with Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
My husband celebrated his birthday this past weekend. In keeping with tradition, we spent it quietly--no party, no other people; we didn't even spend the day at the beach, his usual preference. Instead, we spent most of the day at home, enjoyed being free from obligations and allowed me time ... Read More
Homemade Chocolate Crackers: A Guest Post for A Little Bit of Everything
My dear friend, Roxana, of A Little Bit of Everything has been vacationing with her family for the last couple of weeks. Her friends have happily taken turns "housesitting" and sharing some of their own recipes. Today, I'm excited to take my turn and be surrounded by sweet, delicious treats ... Read More
