My Cookbook, Slushed, is available for pre-order!

My new cookbook, Slushed, is now available for pre-order! Get all the details!

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

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...

Oh my goodness, I got a book deal!

Ahoy! So, I'm so excited I might burst! I just signed the contract for my first book deal! (Can you see me glowing from there?) OK. *deep breaths* Here's the scoop. The book The working title is Slushed: From Frozen Gin Fizz...

Dutch Oven Battle: Lodge vs. Le Creuset

Let me start by saying: This was not a scientific experiment. This was one little mouse in her kitchen with 2 pots and 8 lbs. of short ribs. If you want science, check out Cook's...

Exciting News & A New Promotion from Kraft

We're excited to announce that we're one of three blogs asked to participate in a holiday celebration program sponsored by Kraft and Breakstone's sour cream. Read on for the details--including how you can enter to win $2,500.

A New Year’s Eve Surf & Turf Feast (Plus a Holiday Giveaway!)

Here's our take on the classic feast, kicked up Mouse-House style. This combination of seafood and meat is a great way to go if you're planning on throwing a glamorous dinner party this New Year's season. (Plus, enter to win a 14-piece set of Cuisinart cookware!)

Our Silhouette Winner!

And the winner is...

Silhouette Tutorial: Enter to Win One Thru Midnight Tonight, EST!

I'm giving away a Silhouette Digital Craft Cutter (valued at $299)! Take a peek at this quick tutorial to see what this tiny little ninja can do.

Silhouette Craft Cutter Giveaway (CONTEST NOW CLOSED)

Enter to win a Silhouette Digital Cutter (a $299.99 value), one of the coolest crafting inventions I've ever seen. It works like a printer, and you can use it to make t-shirts, cards, and all sorts of crafts.

Pepperidge Farm & The Hungry Mouse

Ahoy! So, we have some exciting news! Now, I love Pepperidge Farm puff pastry. Truly, I do. It's been my puff pastry of choice for 15 years, maybe longer. It's flaky and buttery and crisp...