The Key of Kels Birthday Extravaganza

Best.  Birthday.  Ever. I keep saying that because its true.  I mean, even Foursquare said I looked nice on my birthday.  Thanks, Foursquare. I have the most amazing husband, the most amazing friends, and the most amazing life.  And February … Continue reading

Elbowing My Way Into The Kitchen with Chocolate Bread Pudding

I used to cook ALL THE TIME. I mean, I took a class while I was studying abroad in Italy that was called “Italian Cooking”.  I have well-worn cookbooks and family recipes that were scanned in, emailed, printed out, and … Continue reading

Brad and Kelly Valentine’s Day

When you’re in the restaurant industry, you have to make what you can of holidays. We generally work all holidays.  Most of us still get off Thanksgiving and Christmas (although Brad worked on Thanksgiving this year… boo), but Halloween, The … Continue reading

A Valentine’s Day Strawberry Rhubarb Sparkling Cocktail

Is it strange that I remember the first time I ever heard of Rhubarb? It was one of the first times I was up in Watkins Glen, NY, visiting Brad’s family.  We were driving back from hanging out in Ithaca … Continue reading