Breaking away from the day to day
I am a huge sugar addict! I love anything sweet. Like, LOVE! My resolution this year is to lessen the amount of sugar that I consume. I’m not trying to cut it out altogether, just eat less of it…I mean, I’m not a hero. I know there are tons of sugar alternatives out there, but…
Ok. So we all know Onion Soup Mix… There are SOOO many things to use it for. Onion dip. Enough said. Meatloaf – it gives such a nice oniony flavor and a crunch on the top of this American staple. Onion roasted potatoes. My fave! Classic Onion Soup I could really go on and on…….
I LOVE rice…especially Fried Rice! I mean, what’s the point of eating Chinese take out without it? There are times when I attempt to make something a bit Asian…like a stir fry with chicken or fresh fish with Ponzu sauce and I’m not in the mood for plain old white rice. That’s when an Easy…
Ah, St. Patrick’s Day….the day we all wear green to avoid getting pinched and drink green beer until we can’t stand anymore. Wait a minute…that was when I was in college! One of my all time FAVORITE meals for St. Patrick’s Day is Shepherd’s Pie. There’s something about a ground beef mixture with creamy potatoes…
We are quickly approaching the end of summer. The end of long days, hot nights and sleeping in. Since we are getting ready for school to start again, I want to celebrate the end of lazy days and hello to getting my schedule back! (Have I mentioned that I can’t stand chaos and NEED my…
This summer I have let myself go. I haven’t worked out, I’ve eaten everything in sight, and I’ve laid around most of the time when I wasn’t working. This sloth-like quality has taken a toll on my “bottom line.” In plain English, my butt has gotten really big! The problem is….I LOVE FOOD! One of…
Hey all you “exhausted moms!” Do you need to bake cookies for a fun family gathering? How about the last minute bake sale at soccer? Yeah, you can go and buy that really convenient pre-made cookie dough that you just plop on the pan. They are awesome for a quick warm cookie fix, but where’s…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I am so excited for Christmas & all that comes with it! Decorating the house, the lights, shopping, the food, and the desserts! There are so many flavors that remind me of the holiday season and peppermint is definitely one of them. Sure, you can have peppermint…
This past week was just as hectic as every other one! We had a lot of family and friends time…from Christenings to dinner dates to the screening of Dolphin Tale 2. Which, by the way, is so awesome, we have planned a last minute trip to Clearwater to meet Winter in person! (Shhhh, don’t tell…
Now that school is back in session, and our homework and sports schedules take up a lot of our time, I like to cook meals that are easy to prepare. On my more busy days, my Crock Pot is my new best friend. I feel so much more relaxed knowing that he is doing all…
