• five layer dip;

    March 27, 2017

    Refried beans smothered in salsa, guacamole, sour cream and topped with a layer of melted Cheddar cheese for the ultimate party dip! – – This is my take on a “seven layer dip”. Five layers gives me plenty of delicious…

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  • event review: engagement (italian winemakers dinner);

    March 24, 2017

    So I’m finally going to share with you all the story of our engagement!  It’s been a whirlwind few weeks as you can imagine–I can’t believe Tyler and I have only been engaged for 3 weeks!  It’s amazing how time flies–I’ve…

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  • french onion burgers;

    March 22, 2017

    Originally posted March 27, 2017. Updated April 28, 2026 for content and clarity. Typical burgers with a french onion soup twist!  French onion mix added to the burger, and topped with a heap of caramelized onions and melty gooey mozzarella…

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  • pumpkin spice muffins;

    March 20, 2017

    Originally posted March 20, 2017. Updated April 26, 2026 for content and clarity. Luscious pumpkin spice muffins, with extra luxury and festivity added from seasonal pumpkin spice choco-chips! Will the pumpkin police come arrest me for posting a recipe for pumpkin…

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  • winery review: big cork

    March 17, 2017

    I wasn’t sure what I was going to think of Big Cork when we went.  A friend highly recommended the place to us, so we were excited, but upon pulling up to the property my first thought was: name don’t…

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  • vegetable enchiladas;

    March 15, 2017

    A vegetarian take on enchiladas with corn, red peppers, zucchinis, and onions mixed with a cheesy bean filling, wrapped in warm tortillas and smothered with store-bought enchilada sauce. – – This recipe is pretty much a straight adaptation of my original enchiladas (recipe)…

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  • black & blue sliders;

    March 10, 2017

    Game day sliders, perfect to feed a crowd but with a gourmet twist! Ground beef sliders, mixed with onions and topped with bacon and blue cheese.  You can even make these ahead and then pop into the oven to toast them…

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  • miso soup;

    March 8, 2017

    Simple and elegant, miso soup is an easy appetizer or side dish to your Asian-style meals!  You can use what you have on hand, although the traditional miso soup is made with miso paste, wakame (seaweed), tofu, and scallions!   –…

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  • chicken piccata;

    March 6, 2017

    Thin cutlets of chicken breast, lightly seasoned and pan seared, topped with a lemon-stock sauce and capers.  Perfect served over butter noodles, or another starch of your choice! – – Here’s another of my “tried and true”, keep going back…

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  • brewery review: heavy seas;

    March 3, 2017

    This past weekend was packed full of fun!  We finally made our way to the Baltimore Aquarium which has been on the bucket list for almost 3 years now.  We originally had plans to grab dinner with friends, but they…

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  • honey sesame tofu;

    March 1, 2017

    Silken tofu baked to perfection with a delicious thick honey sesame sauce, perfect over white or brown rice or vegetable fried rice (tipsychocochip recipe)! – – I’m all about that silken tofu.  All the food bloggers that I read swear by…

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  • peanut butter crunch pie;

    February 27, 2017

    An oreo crust with a soft and fluffy peanut butter filling topped with Crunch pieces and pretzels. – – You need this peanut butter pie in your arsenal.  It’s delicious, and surprisingly it’s a snap to whip up!  The most complicated…

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