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The 2011 Breakstone’s Battle of the Kitchen Bloggers Wrap Up

Friday December 16th 2011

Phew! Here’s a quick look back at my entries into the Breakstone’s Battle of the Kitchen Bloggers, hosted by Sandra Lee. (Yep, the same folks who hosted last year’s Triple Churned Challenge.) The Breakstone’s Battle of the Kitchen Bloggers For the contest, Kraft invited me and 2 other bloggers to duke it out. Picture American [...]

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Homemade Candy for Your Easter Basket (Plus More Easter Ideas)

Monday April 18th 2011

This Easter, give that hard-working bunny a little help and make your own candy. You can do it. It’s easier than you might think. Here are a handful of great candy recipes that you can make at home. They’re tried and true favorites at The Mouse House. I’ve even included a few treats for the, [...]

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Peep Topiary (Plus Other Easter Table Top Decorating Ideas)

Monday April 11th 2011

I’ve always had an active imagination. I am that auntie who likes to tell your kids stories. If you know me, you know what I’m talking about. And if you have kids under five, chances are that I’ve told your wee ones a tall tale or two. For example, if your kids think that squirrels [...]

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Bacchanalia in Salem, MA

Saturday April 9th 2011

Now, as you might imagine, Salem, Mass. can be a pretty interesting place to live. And when it comes to celebrating the rites of Spring, I’d argue that no one does it better—this side of ancient Rome, that is. Last weekend, we hit Salem’s fourth annual Spring Fling event, hosted by our favorite kitchen shop [...]

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The Hungry Mouse meets Guy Fieri!

Friday June 11th 2010

We had the chance to meet Food Network’s Guy Fieri this past weekend at Salem’s Lobster Shanty. We stopped to chat and take a few pics.

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