
In case you haven't noticed, I am
fanatical about sandwiches, which is why I thought I'd died and gone to heaven when I came across the pictures that
FinnLover posted in
Twinkle's Kitchen Goddess group of
smørbrød: Scandinavian open-faced sandwiches.
Norwegian for "butter bread," these smørbrød sandwiches are everywhere in her current home of Bergen, Norway. "People eat them for breakfast, lunch, and at night before going to bed," she says.

I am willing to pay a pretty penny for a good sandwich. But considering that one of my favorites is
less than $3, I have very high standards for any sandwich that costs more than $8. I'll pay 10 bucks, but it better be good.

A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a last minute brunch. All of the food was made either the evening before or the morning of the brunch. The easy menu featured something for everyone, with dishes that were both vegetarian and meat friendly.

Even though Aimee's
St. Patrick Day party starts after dinner, she's planning on providing guests with a small selection of Irish inspired snacks. It's always nice to have some food on hand, especially when heavy drinking is involved.

If you know someone who is serious about seafood — as in they eat it all the time — why not give them a fabulous fish related gift? Fresh crab and
oysters are delicious this time of year.
Smoked salmon is always welcome and won't break the bank.