Author Archives: Mandy
Dinner guests
As we think about the next stage of our lives – buying a house – I do sometimes get a little weepy about saying goodbye to my way-too-tiny kitchen and entertaining area. By “entertaining area,” I mean there are three feet of space you can hang out in without being in our living room. Our … Continue reading
Homemade pasta
Homemade pasta-making at the condo. Continue reading
A night with…Giada (!)
For years, my husband has oogled over Giada DeLaurentiis. And so, our upcoming trip to the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee to see a Food Network celebrity will be just as much fun for him as it will be for me. Not that seeing Alton Brown wasn’t also fun for both. (BTW, thanks to Next Chapter … Continue reading
Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli
As the entire world knows, I’ve been hooked on roasted cauliflower for quite some time now. Who knows why I never tried roasting broccoli. Duh. Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli What you’ll need: 1 head broccoli (or as much as you’d like), separated into florets 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading
Inter Tapas (Neenah)
Inter Tapas in Neenah is a fantastic sushi place. Try it! Continue reading
Honey Soy Baked Salmon
An easy salmon recipe. Continue reading
Birthday Boy dinner
For Jeff’s 37th birthday, we headed to Chives restaurant. I surprised him with the in-the-kitchen chef’s table and we enjoyed a six course dinner. Continue reading


