Something special from Mandy's kitchen...
Baked pasta dishes are some of those classic comfort foods I grew up with. Mom-mom’s lasagna and Grandpa’s baked ziti were holiday staples. Cheesy, ooey, goodness! In fact, lasagna is a Christmas Eve tradition in our family. Mom-mom always makes three or four trays of …
This recipe is one of those ones I concocted in my sleep…or rather in the middle of the night when I couldn’t sleep and I was pondering what meals to make for the week. Yes, this is how I spend most of my restless nights …
I would be remiss if I didn’t blog about my latest obsession. My curry baked kabocha. I have been making it at least 2-3 times per week, and nope, I haven’t gotten sick of it yet! It’s absolutely divine! – spicy, salty, sweet, rich, nutty, …
“The most difficult part of birth is the first year afterwards. It is the year of travail – when the soul of a woman must birth the mother inside her. The emotional labour pains of becoming a mother are far greater than the physical pangs …
Elijah Philip Kaewsowatana graced us with his grand entrance into the world two days before his estimated due date on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7:46 am, measuring just over 18 inches and weighing in at 6 pounds and 7 ounces. We had long awaited …
Although I am almost 8 weeks postpartum, I finally have a minute to catch up on a few things, including my blog post about my third trimester….just to be consistent, since I updated you on my first and second trimesters. With that said, I will …
One of my favorite healthy ways to jazz up any dish with lots of flavor is with a vinaigrette. Not only do I toss my salads in fresh, homemade vinaigrettes, but I also drizzle them over roasted veggies and use them as marinades for all …
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite meals my dad would make for us was his chicken and dumplings. All the creamy, inner goodness of a chicken pot pie baked either in a glass dish or his famous deep cast-iron pan, topped …
I’ll be the first to admit that I have never been a fan of shortbread cookies. They’re notorious for being dry, tasteless, and boring, so I usually just write them off and opt for a more exciting cookie, like chocolate chip. But, perhaps I’ve just …
I am already into the third trimester! Time is flying by! Sometimes these nine months can seem like they are dragging on, but as I look back and realize where I am today, the past six months have really flown by. I can say that …