About
I believe in food’s power to bring people together, and the importance of sharing meals. So I guess it’s a plus that I love to cook and bake.
Because I have a family and work full-time, I focus on recipes that aren’t overly complicated or time-consuming. This blog is my personal record of dishes I’ve made, plus anything else food-related that prompts me to write.
My hope is that others find recipes here to cook and enjoy with the people they care about!
By day, I work in the marketing communications department of a midwestern insurance company and spend much of my time writing about . . . insurance.
Thanks for stopping by, and come back soon!
“To eat good food is to be close to God.”
– “Big Night“

Dear Mother,
I’m very proud of you with your blogging and what not. You’re just so creative! I’m glad to call this wonderful cook my mother. Okay that will be all.
Thanks, Holly
This looks to me like an interesting blog and guess what? I am sure to be leaving here hungry and wanting something very nice to eat… even now the pangs are beginning and I am thinking of what I will be making for my supper
yes I do witter on a little and so now I will leave your Space and call again on the morrow…
Have a delightful evening and a super Tuesday too
Androgoth
Thanks! Hope you find some of the recipes interesting enough to try!
Yes I am sure that I will my friend
and thank you for your kind reply
Androgoth
Hi, Karen, I really enjoy your blog, so I’ve nominated you for the “7×7 Link Award”. Congratulations!
http://assiaskaleidoscope.wordpress.com/2012/04/03/time-to-spread-the-blog-love-awards-and-nominations/
Thank you! I’m flattered!
Hello! I have really enjoyed reading your blog and I just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! You can read more here: http://willowcottagegarden.wordpress.com/2012/04/24/versatile-blogger-nomination/. Cheers Her x : o )
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words!