Foodie gifts make the BEST gifts no matter the season. From stocking stuffers and holiday hostess gifts to house warmers or birthday presents, gifts that say “gourmet” tend to go a long way. With just under a week until Christmas, here are a few of my own foodie gift picks to wet your appetite. Keep […]
Archives for December 2013
{Recipe} Fast, Easy Shrimp Oreganata
Who doesn’t love a fast, easy and outrageously delicious shrimp dish that can be served hot or room temperature? This Shrimp Oreganata recipe hails from my Entertaining with the Sopranos cookbook which was given to me by my mom a few Christmases ago, with the inscription: “May your home always be filled with family and […]
{Recipe} Italian-American Christmas Eve: Mom a la Mode’s Zuppa di Pesce
With just about a week before Christmas Eve, I wanted to re-share an Italian-American Christmas Eve staple…enjoy!
Money and Time Saving Tips for Visiting The Big Apple During the Holidays {Guest Post}
I know Jen Madden through the community in which I live in Northern New Jersey, and enjoy hearing about her experiences out-and-about the city. As a journalist, Jen tends to get the scoop on some cool things happening around town, and what better time than the holidays to share money and time saving tips for […]
Keeping Up with The Elf on the Shelf: Tips from Readers
Right before Thanksgiving, I had a little dialogue with some friends and fans of the mom a la mode Facebook Page about how to properly navigate the Elf on the Shelf tradition. You see, this is a big year for the Elf in our family, as Roc is old enough to comprehend – ok, maybe […]