Maria Stuart

My New Favorite Coleslaw and My Son’s Graduation

June 18, 2015 Maria Stuart 4 Comments

My oldest child graduated from high school last week. I have to confess that I was utterly unprepared for the wave of emotions this milestone would bring. It’s no secret that I tend to be quite sentimental,I’m the mama who gets teary-eyed with only the slightest provocation. I estimate I’ve cried at least a little […]

Spring Vegetable Soup and the Beauty of a Good Stock

May 5, 2015 Maria Stuart Leave a Comment

Last Monday I was feeling a bit groggy, even by late morning. It had been a festive but busy weekend with maybe just a little bit too much wine. I knew I was facing down a busy week and needed to find strength to power through. At times like this, I like to look for strength in […]

Corned beef

April 30, 2015 Maria Stuart Leave a Comment

Crunchy Pan Roasted Dijon Chicken Thighs – Cooking School

January 17, 2015 Maria Stuart 1 Comment

A month or so ago, a friend who runs the Health & Wellness program at our local college reached out to a handful of her friends who are avid cooks and asked if they would be interested in teaching a class for college students. The theme would be creating meals that are nutritious, simple […]

Thanksgiving Game Plan

November 21, 2014 Maria Stuart 3 Comments

Have I ever mentioned how much I love Thanksgiving? It really is my very favorite holiday. Whats not to love? As far as I’m concerned a day dedicated to sharing a meal with people we love is just about the perfect day – all the good stuff without the pressure of extraneous obligations like […]