Alley's Recipe Book

Several years ago, we went to Fisherman's Wharf for dinner (I think it may have been my birthday, I can't remember).  What I do...

Yesterday we had a glimpse of Spring in Ohio.  It was sunny and the birds were singing!  Just enough to remind us nice days are coming which...

It was a pretty awesome experience getting to see the salmon swim up steam while on vacation in Seattle last year.  We didn't even ...

Last week, I turned the big 3-0.  That coupled with recent career moves for both my husband and I as well as finally paying off my student l...

It's Thursday and that means it's cruciferous vegetable night !   I don't know what it is about cauliflower, but I have al...

Obviously it has been a very cold winter.  That kind of puts a damper on our typical outdoor activities like hanging out at a patio, h...

Brrr... I'm ready for above freezing temperatures already!  This winter has been brutal.  According to  Punxsutawney Phil (and the Weat...

Just like the Dark Knight movies, sometimes classics need a reboot to make them cool again.  Lasagna is a classic dinner in my family fo...

Valentines Day is coming up... and whether you will be spending the day with your sweetie, hanging out with friends, or staying in... ev...

Finally!  We got some above freezing temperatures yesterday!  Unfortunately my husband is feeling under the weather.  But I had cabin fever,...