"Chowder breathes reassurance. It steams consolation." ~Clementine Paddleford For a hearty winter Corn Chowder recipe to warm you up on a cold day, click here. Photo credit: cheekykitchen.com

"Chocolate, men, coffee - some things are better rich." ~Author Unknown Check out this yummy "Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate" recipe to warm up a cold winter's day! Photo credit: homemadepop (available as a print)

Time to start planning what to make for the holidays this year. There never seems to be enough time for all the goodies I would like to make but here is a simple and fast (thanks to Pillsbury!) one that is super popular.

All over the country a heat wave has settled in. Fight back with some icy cold lemonade!

The combination of warm sun with chilly breezes makes a fresh but hot soup sound especially good.

Go spring dandelion picking (they're already popping up in my yard) and make a salad!

It takes some advance planning but it's easy and really tastes wonderful.

Oatmeal is not an exciting food but if you can find a way to make it that appeals to you it really is one of the best ways to start the day.