Tav on the Ave: Great Bar Fare in Mankato
We have been visiting "The Tav" (Tavern on the Avenue) regularly for over 20 years. It was one of our favorite places to go in college at MSU and as a young married couple. When our daughter was born 13 years ago, our favorite server Tasha (now a … [Read More...]
Denver’s Rioja: Fabulous Mediterranean Bistro Fare
Since I often travel for work, I am fortunate to be able to sample wonderful restaurants all over the country. Last week I traveled to Denver for the … [Read More...]
Copycat Recipes: Hawaiian Sweet Bread
Learning to make your favorite restaurant or prepackaged foods at home not only saves money, it's usually a lot healthier. I recently saw a Hawaiian … [Read More...]
Quick Shrimp Tacos
This has been our go-to recipe for shrimp tacos after tasting them in San Diego for the first time in 2007. For me, it's the dressing that makes it … [Read More...]
Easy Raspberry Chipotle Salad Dressing
I am a big fan of recipes that don't take long; and if the outcome tastes like restaurant fare, even better! I picked up a bottle of this Archer … [Read More...]
Smucker’s Double Chocolate Diamonds
Who knew that Smucker's Ice Cream toppings could be used in such creative ways? If you've got a jar of Smucker's fudge, you can make these yummy … [Read More...]
Easy Fried Ice Cream
Ask anyone their favorite Mexican dessert, and they're likely to say fried ice cream. The trouble is, the "real" version is kind of intimidating to … [Read More...]
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Last week, I was searching for an easy dessert that would be kid-friendly yet sophisticated enough to serve with a nice meal. Since I planned on … [Read More...]
Copycat Orange Julius Recipe
Orange Julius has been around ever since I can remember. They were always one of my favorite mall treats as a teen, and I still enjoy them … [Read More...]
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter
This butternut squash ravioli with sage brown butter recipe is frugal fall cooking at its best. The creamy, rich combination of goat cheese … [Read More...]
