By Carol McIlwain Summer is almost here and who doesn’t want something cool and refreshing for those hot, lazy afternoons? Here are a couple of quick recipes to satisfy your thirst! Watermelon and Mint Refresher 4 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed ½ cup water 24 mint leaves ½ cup sugar 6-8 slices lemon (or lime), quartered
By Ashley McIlwain It had been a long day, and I was trying to figure out what I was going to make for dinner. I didn’t want to have to run to the store, but I also didn’t really have any specific ingredients to make a planned out dinner. So, I opened my fridge and
By Carol McIlwain Gather around … cooking school is in session, and it’s going to be fun! Pate a Choux is a versatile and yummy French pastry skill that everyone should master. Ingredients are always handy, it’s quick and easy to make, and your results are really impressive. It’s a win, win, win all around!
By Ashley McIlwain Having grown up in Central Pennsylvania, I am a country girl at heart. While living there, I didn’t always appreciate the small town environment, in fact, I downright hated it, but now that I live in the crazy, chaotic, and crowded Southern California, I can look back with clarity and admiration for
By Carol McIlwain Ahhhh……..Valentine’s Day. A day devoted to the one you love, usually involving chocolate. What started out as a simple gesture has morphed into an event of gigantic proportions: lavish cards, expensive gifts, and destination celebrations. Now, don’t get me wrong. Those are all great ways to celebrate, but not always practical. A
By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. I have three main hobbies/interests: sports, music, and food. So being able to be part of Table for Two is quite a thrill for me! One of my guilty pleasures is cookbooks. I have more cookbooks than I need. What can I say, I love them. I enjoy reading new
By Carol McIlwain Sometimes, living in California, it’s hard to really appreciate the change of seasons. Our weather is mild, and we usually don’t experience the dramatic changes that other areas in the country enjoy. We also don’t have snow, bugs, hurricanes or lots of leaves to rake, but that is another story for another
By Ricinda Perry Anyone out there familiar with the old school 90210 show? Ever heard of the Peach Pit? For my husband and me, our “Peach Pit” while growing up was, and still is, Chili’s. There are days I could just eat chips ‘n salsa and be a very happy camper. We are raising our
By Ashley McIlwain Autumn is my favorite season and time of the year. Leaves in bright hues delighting my eyes. Crisp air seducing my nostrils. Cool temperatures that beckon one to bundle and snuggle up. Hot chocolate and apple cider warming your belly and bones. Football calling for cheers and high fives. What’s not to
By Loryn Purvis Since I’m from the South, there are a few dishes I’m expected to know how to make well by default. I’m expected to have a killer fried chicken recipe, bake buttermilk biscuits with my eyes closed, and brew tea so sweet it will give you a toothache! Yes, I can do each
