Favorite Things
I’m late…I know. I have many reasons but I won’t bore you all with the details. I’ve been dying to share my new favorite things. It’s been awhile since I’ve done a post on something I can’t live without and these two items are definitely on my list. I carry them both everywhere, every day….no … Read more
A Frozen Food Winner: Kashi Chicken Enchilada
When I worked in a cubicle farm, my go-to lunch was usually a frozen entrée of the “healthy” variety. Healthy in a very, low-calorie, but not filling or satisfying at all, kind of way. I tried them all, I even had a stash in the freezer at the office just in case I didn’t have a chance … Read more
The Camera Really DOES Add Ten Pounds
Last week, a friend invited me on an impromptu trip to New York to see The View! I had never been to a taping of any show before so I was super excited!!! Even though I’m not a regular viewer of the show I couldn’t wait to see all the ladies in person. Especially Barbara Walters…..which … Read more
Reminder!!! One Week Left to Enter the Giveaway! A Book Review, Tiny Tacos and a Giveaway!!!
There’s a blog that I LOVE….I mean, really LOVE! This site is the epitome of food porn at it’s best….the creativity and photos are really incredible. I wish I could try everything on the site. I wish I could be in the studio when they shoot the photos and be the recipient of all the … Read more
Tuesday’s Tip: Mess Free Muffin Making
Make a multi-tasker out of your ice cream scoop by using it to spoon muffin and cupcake batter into muffin tins with less mess. A normal cupcake or muffin recipe calls for filling the muffin tins 3/4 of the way with batter and a standard size ice cream scoop measures just about that amount. It … Read more
Tuesday’s Tip: Check the Accuracy of Your Thermometer
Before deep frying or making candy, be sure your thermometer is not lying to you. An easy way to do this is by placing your deep fry/candy thermometer in a pot of water and turning it on high. The temperature should read 212 degrees F (100 degrees C) as it begins to boil. If yours … Read more
Friday’s Find: Nordic Ware Microwave Egg Boiler (Trust me…you want this.)
I’m not big into kitchen gadgets because my kitchen is TINY…..and I don’t mean it’s small and quant. It’s super small, like one person and a cat can fit comfortably in there but that is it. You can’t open the refrigerator when the dishwasher is open and storage is lacking. However, it’s cute and efficient … Read more
Fresh and Delicious – Italian Lentil Salad
I try to make a variety of dishes so my family doesn’t get bored with the same old fare. The problem with this….I often forget what our favorite dishes were and never make them again. That was one of the goals of this blog, I hoped it would help me remember what our favorites were … Read more
Field Trip to Willow Creek Orchards
A week ago, Landon and I took a little field trip to a farmer’s market that I knew existed for years but just never veered off the main road to check out. In my search for ramps, I decided it was worth the two-mile trek off MY beaten path to see if they could deliver … Read more
Red, Red Wine, You Make Me Feel So Fine – SkinnyGirl California Red
I may be dating myself but every time I pop the cork on a bottle of red the song “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 starts playing in my head. (I’m aware Bob Marley has a version too but I was a fan of UB40 so that’s who I associate the song with.) I, particularly, love the lines: … Read more
