Are you planning a dinner party in the near future? Or, how about hosting an appetizer and dessert buffet to celebrate a special birthday or a holiday? If any of these gatherings are on your calendar, I want to let you in on a fun way to serve dessert.

There is a lot of buzz about sweeteners today, whether they be “natural” or the more processed versions.

Muffins…sweet ones are great for breakfast or brunch and savory ones are perfect partners with a salad, soup or stew meal.

Soft or hard, sticky or set. What kind of glaze or frosting do you want to use for that recipe you just made?

Do you get tired of planning dinner after a busy day at work? Even if you put meat in the refrigerator to thaw in the morning or have some staples in your cupboard, it still gets to be a chore to get everything pulled together at the end of the day.

I love Thanksgiving; well, most of it! It is a time to bring family and friends together and give thanks around a table of great food. I love the food that is cooked on that day; there is nothing better than the aroma of the roasting turkey and dressing filling the house on a cool Minnesota day.

Breakfast is one of the most important meals for your kids. Yet, it is difficult to provide a wholesome breakfast they’ll eat before they rush out the door to go to school.

Just saying “potato salad” brings visions of outdoor dining. Yes, it’s summer and the time when many food events move outdoors.