Seven layer bar done better; an old classic transformed Article and photos by Lisa Crockett I have been on a quest for years.  As a kid, I determined that the…

Pasta perfect for summer’s end Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I love noodles, I really, really do.  When I was a teenager, someone had the genius idea to transform…

Article and photos by Lisa Crockett When I was a kid, my dad made breakfast every Saturday.  He made excellent pancakes and waffles, and often added special ingredients like mashed…

Holy guacamole! Chipotle Mexican Grill recently released the recipe for its famous signature guacamole.  With six simple ingredients (avocados, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, and salt), guacamole perfection can…

Fresh, wonderful water to quench your thirst Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I am thirsty all the time.  It’s rare to find me without something to sip on all…

A dozen delicious easy eggs Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I love breakfast.  I can’t think of a single breakfast food that doesn’t appeal to me, no matter what…

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I made my first carrot cake in 1991.  I was a poor college student, bored on a Sunday afternoon and craving a treat.  I…

Making yogurt cheese means gathering a few simple supplies: cheesecloth, a strainer, plain Greek Yogurt and a mixing bowl.  Greek yogurt spends a day in the fridge draining through cheesecloth…

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett When I turned eleven years old, my dad took me out for lunch to celebrate.  I still remember what I ate: a perfect filet…

Belly up to the bar; hot chocolate, that is! Article and photos by Lisa Crockett The holidays are here and party season is in full swing. Calendars are filling up…