Lifestyle
Getting Organized for Less Back to School Stress!
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but back to school is coming up pretty fast and furious, and unless this is your first year, first kid, first rodeo, so to speak, you probably know that that stress can hit hard, and keep on coming if you'...
What’s that? July is National Ice Cream Month??
If you know me, you probably know I'm a HUGE ice cream fan. Homemade, handmade, store bought, traditional flavors, soft serve, milkshakes... I love it all. BUT, there are a few places around town (or close) that in my opinion are just "must v...
Frozen Fruit Salad
This is another throw back family recipe, and one that was (and still is) one of my absolute favorites. It's the perfect summer treat that's not too sweet (and I mean, there's real fruit in there too!) I'm including the original recipe below...
Summer is for Salad Lovers- Start With This Chicken Salad That Generated Hundreds of Fans!
I started cooking when I was 11 or 12, and never really stopped. When I was 22 (yes, 22) I bought a cafe/catering business in Carytown, inheriting lots of great recipes and adding many more. That's been many years ago, but I do have most of tho...
My May Must Do List!
Most seasons, I like to do a "Must Do" list of things that I want to make sure I do before the time slips by. Sometimes they're simple, and sometimes more elaborate, but I love them because they make me think about the things that I particul...
Vinaigrette for Days
Almost Classic, Customizable, Vinaigrette 1 cup oil (I usually use olive or avocado oil) 1/2 cup vinegar (your choice- red wine, apple cider, champagne, balsamic...) 1 tbs Dijon mustard 1 clove of garlic, finely minced or grated...
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Don't get excited and think my family eats healthily at gatherings. This "salad" is definitely more of a dessert. The good things? It's not too sweet, and the addition of the pretzels absolutely add that bit of salty contrast that makes it the ...
My Favorite Home Products for Earth Month AND a Giveaway!
It's not only Spring, but Earth Month, and both of those are a great time to take a look at your home, your healthy home habits, and keeping it clean in a way that's not only good for your house, but your family, and the earth. Some of the s...