Easy Peasy Marmalade Meatballs

  These oh-so-simple meatballs are a huge hit at our annual Holiday party.  They were devoured last year, in fact once the meatballs were gone I caught a few of our guests pouring the leftover sauce over crackers. FYI, catalina dressing cannot be found in all grocery stores, however, Shop Rite in Chatham Township carries it.  I purchased […]

Roasting S’Mores by the (Non) Open Fire

My kids are constantly begging to make s’mores–no matter what time of year. Even now in the winter, they beg for them. So I found a perfect solution to curb their winter cravings: an Electric S’mores Maker. I can pop it on my counter, dining room table or even bring it to a party! It’s made of stainless steel, […]

Around Town With Jill: New Years Eve ‘Bubbly for the Ball’ Event presented by Amuse and CoolVines

CoolVines and Amuse will be hosting ‘Bubbly for the Ball’ in Westfield on New Years Eve!

Salted Chocolate-Caramel Rounds

Delicious, sweet, yet salty, chewy and irresistible. Photo is by bakersroyale.com but the original recipe was found on bhg.com. This was something that had to be shared. It’s got a bit of everything.

How To Mail Cookies

How To Mail Holiday Cookies: Freezer-Friendly

3 Great Gifts for the Wine-lover in Your Life

Every year, I buy wine for about 10-15 friends and neighbors. It’s the perfect gift to say “thank you for your friendship” during the year. And every year, I struggle over what to buy and how much to spend. So I asked the folks at The Wine Seller in Ridgewood for some suggestions. They gave me 3 great picks. Caparzo, […]

What Would I Like for Christmas?

Dear Santa, I want, no I NEED a decent tv in my kitchen. Nothing like catching up on those shows I never get to see when they are actually scheduled, while getting dinner prepped. Now I don’t have a spacious kitchen by any means so a large flatscreen wouldn’t work.  Currently, I have the smallest tv […]

Matzo Bark

Thanks Martha for this simple and easy treat.  Turning plain matzo into a festive sweet bark loaded with chocolate, dried fruit and toasted nuts. ‘Tis the season to be giving. Super gift idea.