Sarah's Old fashion Beef Stew!

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Just in time for a weekend of football! Classic Old-Fashioned Beef Stew with Winter Vegetables, the perfect comfort food for the long, dark nights of January and February. For families that are on-the-go, slow cooker recipes are the best solution for hurried dining between work and play. 

                                                                                                                              This photo by Pam at For the love of Food

Truffle Popcorn! Apres' Ski!

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This is going to be a simple blog with a simple recipe but bear with me, I’m going somewhere with this. Sort of....... A couple of years ago a few of my adult children and I met in Lake Tahoe for our annual ski trip. As usual we had a wonderful time. While there, we had the pleasure of dining at a wonderful restaurant in the Squaw Mountain Village, which is since gone out of business. We had incredible food, however, the thing that has stuck with us most about our meal there, was the popcorn. That’s right. The popcorn! Totally decadent, truffled popcorn. 
We have been trying to replicate this recipe for several years! YES YEARS people! And today, I am giving you our findings. Those who have helped to perfect this ..........Laura, JJ and Amy.  I’m not such a fan of conventional microwave popcorn bags, but, if you’re okay with all that additional stuff in traditional microwave popcorn then go for it.  

Filet of Beef Bourguignon! Apres' ski!

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During the Winter months I like to prepare rustic recipes that warm me up and make me feel cozy! These hearty dishes are usually made with staples from the land, such as potatoes, root vegetables, bitter Winter greens, meats and cheeses. My favorite and a sure winner for carnivorous guests is Beef Bourguignon, a stew traditionally consisting of a tough cut of beef, slow-cooked in Burgundy wine until falling apart tender, mingling with carrots, onions and mushrooms in a rich, savory stock. I used filet of beef, cutting the cooking time down and making the dish more elegant. It is a delicious one-pot meal perfect for a cold night or in my case apres'-ski meal. It is easily made in advance, and like most stews, tastes even better the next day for easy planning. Enjoy with a glass of red wine, a roaring fire, friends and family!

Bearfoot Bistro review! The Experience!

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We were told no visit to Whistler is complete without an evening at the Bearfoot Bistro. We arrived to Whistler for the annual family vacation minus a few family skiers/boarders who needed to cancel for various reasons. Three hours later we found ourselves seated and enjoying a spectacular meal created by award-winning Executive Chef Melissa Craig. 

Top Healthy companys 2012!

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	2012 is here! Time to engage in our New Years resolutions!

Do you work for a "Healthy Company"? Are you looking for a "Healthy company" to work for in 2013? I researched for you and found the top "Healthy companys" of 2012!

Healthy employees are typically happy ones—not to mention they can save their company a bundle on medical costs. Research from Harvard University also shows that workplace fitness helps chip away at absenteeism, increases productivity, and reduces turnover. Given all that, it’s no surprise that corporations are redoubling their efforts to keep their workforce fit. With sparkling on-site fitness facilities, reward programs for physical activity, and group exercise outings.

This is an excellent system for travel! I take it on every trip!!

Cheese Straws! 5 star recipe for the New Years Eve Party!

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Tonight we toast! Cheers to the New Year 2013, with good friends and family! Here's to the start of something new and special!

For this special evening I will give you, hands down one of the easiest appetizers you can make, in time for New Years Eve or New Years Day dinner with family.

Since I discovered this recipe several months ago, I have made it more times than I have fingers on my hands to count.  They come out wonderful EVERY SINGLE time.

 

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

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As a final hora to Christmas sweets I made these cupcakes to share for Christmas dinner dessert. One of my favorite bloggers (www.glorioustreats.com) made these for her husband to take into the office. I wanted to make them a bit more chocolatey so I added some bittersweet chocolate chips to the batter. I had also received a bar of the Ghirardelli peppermint bark so I chopped that up and used as garnish on top of these little cakes.