I am finding that writing a food blog is tending to be a double edged sword. I do really enjoy it, but there can be some down sides. I guess that goes for most anything really. There are even parts of our favorite hobbies and interests that we may not like so much. I thought I would take a moment to share some of my recent thoughts on food blogging:
The Good
I love getting to make these delicious recipes, and share them with you. It is …

I have been extremely busy with several different projects lately, so I have a super simple post today. Even amidst the chaos and pressure of juggling so much work, I find it is worth it to take a few minutes break to enjoy some of the simple things in life… like a creamy date milkshake!
If you use the low-fat kind of ice cream, this can really be a healthy snack. I usually make smoothies with frozen fruit, milk, and yogurt, but I thought dates deserved a little something …

I know that I praise most of the recipes I post on this blog as being tasty and delicious, but really, why would I post them if they weren’t? I say that now because I do not want this one to be glossed over as I proceed to tell you how amazing it is. This is truly one of our favorite recipes, and I really hope some of you give it a shot, and tell me what you think. I like to tease Abby about how she …

As Fall approaches, we begin to see more and more squash varieties available in the markets.  The other day, I picked up an acorn squash for $ .99 /lb. and I started to think about all of the different ways I might prepare it.  Many people simply bake it with butter and brown sugar (similar to a sweet potato), while others may choose to puree the squash with cream and form a soup or bisque.  Last night, I chose to create an orzo stuffing that I baked inside the squash.

Orzo …