Easter is probably my most favorite holiday. Over the last 10 years or so, we have become known for our annual Easter party and try and pull out all the stops with decorations, baskets filled with toys and candy, an egg hunt, games and good food and drinks of course. When I was growing up […]
February. Possibly the month I dislike the most. It just seems long and cold. My motivation to eat well and exercise wanes, as the morning darkness continues to dampen my running routine. Although I have to say the cold air can do wonders for you if you use it right. Our son came home from […]
Well it’s a new year and I think I may have seen enough advertisements, TV shows and commercials about weight loss to last a lifetime. That said, I do love the start of a new year. There’s something about it that erases all the silly time-wasting stuff you did in the previous year and lets […]
I wanted to share a little story about my son Colin and myself that happened last October. Besides cooking, our interests also include advocating for dyslexia which both Colin and I have. We tend to be similarly challenged in certain situations, specifically, situations that require decision making among a sea of choices. The story below is […]
I love fall; the cool crisp air, the beautiful light and color, thoughts of my slow cooker dancing in my head. Here are some fun fall things we do almost every year to enjoy the season. 1. Fall Festivals. I am a huge fan of fall festivals. When Colin was a little boy I dragged […]
Do you ever feel like your house holds onto you in the morning and won’t let you leave no matter how hard you try? We have had many a morning with that feeling! Too many in fact, and decided to take back those mornings and replace the chaos with calm. Here are some things that […]
As summer draws to a close and we head toward Labor Day weekend we thought we would provide you with a great “fried” chicken recipe that doesn’t include any frying! This one uses low-fat buttermilk and ground fat-free croutons for breading. It’s a winner for sure and great to bring to any pool party you […]