Two weeks ago we hosted our first Big Traveling Potluck in Murrieta, California. For those of you don’t know about this event we host with our dear friend Erika from The Ivory Hut, it’s a bi-annual mash-up between a conference and retreat for food bloggers aimed at inspiring and igniting passion for our lives and

In preparation for Mother’s Day, we’re highlighting a few items we think would make wonderful gifts for the mother or mother-type-woman in your life. We wanted to tell you about fashionABLE , a company that sells scarves made by women in Ethiopia who are being given a fresh start and a fair wage. We each have a

It all started at a pre-Christmas dinner with friends. It was our first time getting together, and we didn’t know them very well, but by the end of dinner, I found out the husband had a wine cellar—not just a good one, a great one. Like a lot of collectors he jokingly complained he had

I know very few of the thousands Sandy obliterated. Most I know responded this way, “We lost a few trees, no power for a week, but other than that, we were lucky.” That was pretty much our story—at least in Connecticut. Our home in Pennsylvania took a little bigger hit. When Sandy slammed the coast

We often refer to my mother, Pam, as Mary. She’s earned this name because whenever we’re cooking and exclaim with horror, “Oh crap, we don’t have any ________!”, her arm disappears deep into the fridge, freezer, or pantry, and pulls out something that—if not exactly what we’re looking for—will work. Just like Marry Poppins. The

Maybe it’s my personality or the fact that I’m the youngest child. Maybe it’s my gender or years of social training. Perhaps it’s a little of each. Whatever the reason, the reality is I have a really hard time asking for what I want. This may sound surprising to friends and family—or to anyone who

As I sit here on the second day of the New Year I’m grateful that Maggy, Sharon, and I—Three Many Cooks—have stood the short test of time. For three and a half years now we’ve found a way to tell our stories and share our recipes. The first eighteen months of Three Many Cooks we

We’re taking a little break this week to celebrate, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy a little R&R, but thought I’d post a few photos starting with my Christmas Eve appetizer spread. With mom out of town, I was on my own – but I’m proud to report that I pulled if off

Congratulations to Shelley who has won the Harry and David gift basket. She says, “I love baking with my kids! We love to make plates filled with treats and deliver them to our friends.” Well Shelley, the table has turned. It looks like you’re gonna get some treats delivered to you! When it comes to

Who doesn’t know Harry & David?! When I was growing up I remember our family frequently getting boxes of Harry & David fruit at Christmas–crisp apples, tender pears, and juicy citrus. A few weeks ago I got to visit the place where all that succulent fruit comes from! I was part of a Harry &

These incredible Indian “Burritos” are from Aida Mollenkamp‘s brand spankin’ new cookbook, Keys to the Kitchen: The Essential Reference for Becoming a More Accomplished, Adventurous Cook. It’s been described as the “Joy of Cooking” for a new generation. After spending a few weeks with this book, I think that assessment is spot on. Keys to the Kitchen gives

A couple weeks ago Andy and I were on an epic trip across Scotland and England, reconnecting with family and friends – some who we had not seen in years. I had a couple free days in London while Andy was working so got together with my food-loving, photograph-taking, college buddy Liam and his girlfriend, Naomi

Maggy observed that while there are sweet scones, there aren’t many sweet biscuit recipes. Maybe we could develop one for blueberry biscuits.  Why not, I thought. Coincidentally a of mine had just offered a tip while I was in Panama City, FL last week.  Rather than pop the biscuits in a hot oven, he suggested

Photo credit: Brian Samuels of A Thought For Food / portfolio The key to hospitality is working hard, then letting go. Here’s what I mean. Two weeks ago Maggy, Erika of Ivory Hut, and I hosted our third annual Big Summer Potluck for about ninety food bloggers and sponsors. From the beginning, hospitality has been a priority