I remember.  I was in college, prepping for an Accounting exam that morning.  One of my suite-mates came out of her room and told us to turn on the TV.  We were shocked, devastated, scared, confused.  Class wasn’t canceled.  I walked out of my dorm room and across the Bison Square, with the eerie yet [...]

My little sister, Rachelle, returned back to school yesterday.  She’s now a senior in high school.  I-can’t-believe-it!  Even though she is 14 years younger than me and lives on the other side of the country, we still have a close relationship along with my other sister who is 2 years older than me (yes, poor [...]

The Grill ‘Em All gourmet food truck we checked out this week.  (Story below.) This Week on Pennies on a Platter This section highlights the recipes posted this week on Pennies on a Platter and other updates to the blog, if any. Grilled Peaches and Plums – A quick and healthy summer dessert or side [...]

This Week on Pennies on a Platter This section highlights the recipes posted this week on Pennies on a Platter and other updates to the blog, if any. Iced Coffee – Do-it-yourself iced coffee saves you from breaking your piggy bank! Chipotle Shredded Pork Enchiladas – These can offer a beautiful presentation when plated into [...]

This Week on Pennies on a Platter This section highlights the recipes posted this week on Pennies on a Platter and other updates to the blog, if any. Dulce de Leche – Finding a safer way to make this caramel sauce at home. Baba Ganouj – A Middle-Eastern eggplant dip that will keep you coming [...]