What is it about a nice tall glass of cold milk and a few Oreo’s that seem to make time slow-down? If even just for a few minutes. It’s one of those rare occasions that you truly enjoy the moment, while IN the moment. You’re not thinking about what needs to be done. What you’re going to do … Continue reading
In between carving a pumpkin and answering the door, giving handfuls of candy to adorably costumed kiddo’s, I decided to make a hearty fall themed dinner – Pureed Butternut Squash Soup and Baked Apples. The thought alone filled me with warm fuzzies! I’ve not had much experience with Butternut Squash. As with anything new, I learned a few things, … Continue reading
Over the weekend, I had the great honor of celebrating a very special woman’s 91st Birthday. Yes, you read right, NINETY-FIRST Birthday!! Our very dear family friend Adeline turns 91 on November 1st and every year we celebrate with a birthday luncheon hosted by none other than the birthday girl herself. 🙂 The women who gather … Continue reading
Recently while perusing the aisles of Costco one evening after work, before dinner (something I don’t recommend doing), I ran across an Indian Simmer Sauce, “Maya Kaimal Madras Curry Indian Simmer Sauce, Black Pepper & Coconut”. An all natural, medium heat simmer sauce. My eyes and the 30 oz container met, and it was on!! This was … Continue reading
Just a little over a month ago, I submitted my first blog post. At that time, I was in the chili-taste-test stages preparing for my big night.. Bunco! I’m happy to say that game night has come and gone, along with my horrid hang-over and the Chili was a success!! I even managed to find … Continue reading
When I was a little girl, the first thing I’d do when walking into my maternal grandfather’s house, was run over to the dining room and open up the cupboard door of his hutch to breathe in the sweet aroma of York Peppermint Patties. My grandfather’s candy dish was always stocked! Of course, I’d usually have to wait … Continue reading
I’ve been on a “nut kick” as of late. Last week it was Almond-Crusted Mahi Mahi. This evening it was Almond-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Dried Cranberry-Apple Conserve. O.M.G… can I say, delicious!?! And yes, for those wondering, It was salted perfectly. 😉 I was asked if I had “a lot of almonds” since two of my … Continue reading
What a gorgeous Autumn day! Sure, it was overcast most the day. But when you’re searching for “The Great Pumpkin” with precious pum’kins, while sippin’ on a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte… who cares if the sun is out or not!? 🙂 Pumpkins grow in all shapes and sizes, textures and colors. When it comes to … Continue reading
As if I didn’t consume enough salt last night, I dove back in wide-eyed and bushy-tailed this afternoon. Still feeling a tad dehydrated, what appealed the most was an ice-cold slushy Jamba Juice. However, knowing that at some point I’d be hungry, I knew JJ wasn’t going to cut it. I found myself at Baja Fresh contemplating their “Fresh … Continue reading
I eat a lot of chicken. A LOT. I eat so much in fact that I’m surprised I haven’t started growing feathers. And started to cluck! No matter the million plus ways chicken can be prepared, I find that I tend to fall back on the same trusty dishes – roasted/baked chicken, my personalized version of chicken … Continue reading
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