The Wardondos

On nights when I am way too tired for anything that might take more than two minutes to fix, my tummy relies on a fried egg sandwich. It’s my mother’s fault really she started me on the grilled cheese. The famous grilled cheese, my husband is really good at making these. My mom used to…

Most of you know I am from North Carolina. So, how do I know so much about Maryland Crab Cakes? Well, my mom is from Maryland. So, my vacation half of me grew up in Baltimore and Ocean City, Maryland. My vacation half doesn’t have the accent though, but she does know a thing or…

When I first started dating my husband, he swore up and down he didn’t like sweets. I, being the loving girlfriend, would always offer him a cookie or peice of dessert. His answer was always the same, “I don’t eat sweets.” Well, my how things have changed for Mr. Ward. These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies…

Normally I like my artichokes with mayo, a little salt and pepper, served with some warm pita bread. However, today I am talking about parts of the artichoke that don’t always make it to the dinner table. The artichoke is best known for its “heart,” the base. The heart is used in dips and casseroles.…

I made this completely on a whim. Some friends of ours, Tasha and Rich, came over for dinner the other night and I had no idea what to make for them. It had to be great because Marcus, being the wonderful husband he is, brags so much about my cooking. It puts a girl on…