I must have picked the best day of the year to make comfort food. Here in Maryland the temperatures are teeth shattering. (Yes, I have been to Chicago in February, and no, I will not do that again!) The air is brisk, the wind is wicked, but the sun is shining beautiful and bright — the kind of day Tess loves. She lays on the couch with her head on a pillow, basking in the warm winter sun.

While today’s post features mini chocolate pudding cakes for upcoming Valentine’s Day Read the full story

When I was young, instead of buying gifts, I made a variety of Christmas cookies to give out to neighbors and friends. I wrapped them up with a bow, placed a bag of each variety in a basket, and delivered them to the lucky recipients. Some years I would add a candle or a jar of homemade strawberry jam, but the one thing that remained constant was Read the full story