Heading out for the holiday weekend? Ensure your plants are watered without asking your neighbor. Recently my quick Amazon search for “plant watering” turned up the most clever idea. I found these terracotta plant watering stakes that are uniquely shaped to hold a long-neck bottle (like a wine bottle) to deliver the perfect amount of…
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Lemon Blueberry Bread
The flavor blend of fresh blueberries and lemon zest make this bread irresistible.
Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Honey Lime Creme Sauce
Taco Tuesday Just Leveled Up….Waaaay Up. It’s Fat Tuesday which means two things; Paczki Day and time to fatten up before fasting for Lent. I felt it was only fitting to feature our new fish taco recipe, Mahi Mahi Tacos with Honey Lime Creme. Earlier last month I had my former boss over for lunch….
Cultivate the Life You Want
Approaching middle age has taught me these three things, and I wish I knew them earlier. February is a big birthday month around my house. My husband inched closer to 40. My twin brother and I celebrated our 38th. My sisters birthday is today. All this aging and celebrating has me reflecting on the past…
Sausage & Tubes (Italian Sausage and Rigatoni)
This Italian Sausage With Over-Sized Rigatoni Tubes Smothered in a Creamy Tomato Sauce Won the Approval of my Picky Family. And My Kids Loved the Name! Tonight we tried something new. This recipe has developed in my head using ingredients that I know my kids like and adopting attributes from several recipes. Italian Sausage and…
Cheeseburger Soup- Make This Before the Busy Week and Prepare for Amazing Leftovers
Preparing for the busy week ahead is easy with this family-friendly soup. Zuppa Toscana. Vichyssoise. French Onion. Cheeseburger. Ahhh, ok. Cheeseburger soup sounds less than fancy. Then again so is my dinner table lately. These days have been a bit more intense than usual. Lately, having as a family means we are all sitting on…
Meatball Sandwich on a Stick
No, This Isn’t the State Fair. It’s a Deconstructed Meatball Sub That’s Fun to Dip and Eat! I have such a fun recipe for the family to share today; Meatball Sandwich on a Stick. My kids squealed with excitement when I plopped one of these on their plates. Meatballs have always been a winner in…
Warm Up With Bread Pudding
This Old Fashioned Recipe For Bread Pudding Will Warm (and Sweeten) You Up Warm bread pudding on a cold winters night is oh so cozy! Forget about the cold desserts or even those room temperature cookies. This snowy season calls for a dessert that warms the soul. If you’ve ever had bread pudding, you’ll know…
Chicken Gyros: Just Like the Real Thing Without the Calories
Chicken gryos are one of the dinners (or lunches) that have been consistently served in my family since we were first married. This dish has the intense flavor that is so close to the real thing, without the cost of take-out. The tzatziki sauce (aka cucumber sauce) is prepared fresh with cucumbers, non-fat yogurt, and…
Beekeeping for Beginners: Buying Bees for the First Time
Springtime will be here before you know it, which means if you’re a beginner beekeeper, you’ll be buying bees for the first time. There can be a lot of decisions to make when you first start, including what to consider when buying your first bee colony. Here are some critical things you need to know…
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