I’ve only been marginally paying attention to the European horse meat scandal probably because it just didn’t seem like it would really affect me.

That is until today when I saw that international retailing giant IKEA has pulled its meatballs from stores in 14 countries because a Czech Republic store found horse meat in the product.

IKEA says it tested its meatballs…

Strange Brew

I'm not a big fan of the mall—mostly because I tend to have horrible experiences there.  I frequently get hoodwinked by enthusiastic salespeople who sell me junk I don't need and never use, and I have had enough dressing room blunders to write an entire book of anecdotes on fitting…

If you know me at all, you know I always have magazines around. Food magazines specifically. It could be that  I'm examining the current issue of one I'm going through to decide what to make next, making sure I have the instructions down so I don't surprise myself later on or checking for any discrepancies…

File One of Italy's greatest comfort foods, risotto, is given a fresh, springlike twist with leeks and peas. The sweet burst of the peas amidst the creamy risotto rice is wonderful. This is a fantastic dish. 

You can get the recipe at…

As a mom of two-within-two-years, I’ve had many learning opportunities to refine my coping skills.  While this category of behavior includes healthy activities like working out or meditation, I tend to defer to other ones such as wine, junk food, and mindless television.  The truth of the matter is that I have…