Check out this newspaper article Cookies and Milk: a wonderful after school snack for kids, circa 1980. Articles like this must have been the norm, because at our house cookies and milk was a welcome snack after our first day of school. It is a tradition my Mom carried out all the way through our college years. Of course, as we aged, the tradition changed from yummy homemade, ooey-gooey cookies... 

It started out as a silly Twitter conversation…a little joke to cheer up a friend. It turned into one of the most fantastic social events of the summer – Cupcake Conference! About 50 women (and a few brave men) converged on Salt Lake’s finest hotel, The Grand America, to celebrate friendship, cupcakes and the power of social media… Isn’t this the most gorgeous hotel you’ve ever seen? And... 

Move over cupcakes, it’s time to welcome summer on a stick – popsicles – as the hottest gourmet food trend. Don’t get me wrong I love a good cupcake, but summer’s this hot are measured by frozen treats and trips to the pool. images via Martha Stewart, People’s Pops, Hostess with the Mostess So this week, we are trying out a couple new recipes for the frozen desserts. Although you can... 

Dog days of summer. Where does that phrase come from??? Well, if you lived with us, you might think it was a reference to the conspicuous laziness of domesticated dogs: However, in reality the steamy, sultry days of summer that make us all “dog tired” have nothing to do with man’s best friend. Rather, they refer to the ancient belief that Sirius, also called the Dog Star was responsible for... 

Grilling is a rite of summer, a Father’s Day tradition and the right barbeque meat can make or break your meal. I don’t usually purchasing the grilling meat, but this year I’m doing the shopping on my own. If you’re like me the thought of purchasing red raw meat scares you to death! Never fear. I have done a little research, talked to the best butcher in town and put together some tips for...