I mentioned last week that we scooted off to a little Memorial Day cookout with friends and signed up to bring dessert. That ended up being one of Whit’s all-time favorite desserts and one he specifically requested for the night: Tres leches cake. Specifically, Ina Garten’s tres leches cake. And I truly believe it is… Read More
The highlight of this week’s Sunday Supper was absolutely dessert. We enjoyed a cozy classic – the Apple Crisp. I’ll be honest right out of the gate: like most apple desserts, this one is work. There’s peeling, coring, slicing… and then a little more slicing for good measure. But oh my goodness, it is so… Read More
On a chilly winter night, there are few things more comforting than carbs and cheese and Ina Garten’s Penne with Five Cheeses absolutely delivers. This dish has been on my “make soon” list for ages, and I finally pulled the trigger when the temperatures dropped and everyone was craving something hearty and familiar. The combination… Read More
Tonight’s Sunday Supper was the ultimate comfort food, but elevated in the most delightful Ina Garten way. I finally made her Cheddar & Chutney Grilled Cheese, a recipe that’s been sitting on my radar for ages. The only thing holding me back was the elusive chutney! Every time I looked, I could never seem to… Read More
I’m back today with another Ina Garten recipe: Ultimate Tuna Melts! This is one I’ve had flagged in my cookbook for ages but never quite gotten around to making. The main reason? Whit. The boy won’t touch a tuna melt with a ten-foot pole. He’ll eat his fish raw at a sushi bar all day… Read More
Happy Sunday, friends! Today I’m back with a review of… go with me here… Ina Garten’s Brussels Sprouts Pizza Carbonara. I know, I thought the same thing – Brussels sprouts on pizza?! But hear me out. I love them, I love Ina, and I love pizza. Plus, Honey and Whit are always game to try… Read More
Before my big trip last month, I hosted a little mini-meeting for our chapter of the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL). The goal of these gatherings is simple but so important: for the moms to meet and connect without the boys before we serve together throughout the year. There are a variety of mini-meeting formats… Read More