When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links. What do you do when you think that you have a package of your favorite pancake mix on hand…only to discover that it … Read More
Have you had sangria before? At the Sotto Terra event last week, Chef George Duran prepared a delicious apple-strawberry sangria. Since I only like sweet or fruity tasting drinks, this one worked well for me. It was served with a … Read More
Do you ever eat frozen meals? Personally, I rarely do. It’s not that I especially have a problem with them, it’s just easier for me to cook. On nights when cooking doesn’t fit in my schedule and Reggie doesn’t want … Read More
Congrats to the winner: susan smoaks Zappos.com items I can hardly believe that the summer is almost over and school will be starting in around two weeks. Have you already done your “Back to School” shopping yet? We have already … Read More
Last week I had the pleasure to attend a fun Back to School event hosted by MomTrends. As a networking event/informal chat, the night included a discussion of hot trends, staying organized and balancing work and family life. I also … Read More
Turkey meat is interesting. Without question, it is healthier than ground beef, so I try to use it instead of beef most of the time. For many things (chili, spaghetti meat sauce, lasagna,etc.) it works and my guys happily eat … Read More
On Wednesday, I took a break from camp work and spent some special time with each of my sons. Sean (4) was happy with a reading trip to Barnes & Noble followed by a Starbucks cookie treat. Then, Michael and … Read More
Over the past year, I have been making a lot of dishes with quinoa. This one-pot quinoa tomato recipe is one of the best. I discovered quinoa after reading about its health properties on The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A … Read More
Congrats to the winner, T.A. I have written about pop up stores in the past, but I was not familiar with pop-up restaurants. (I’m learning something new every day in this new “foodie” world!) That changed when I was recently … Read More
Last Friday, Reggie and I convinced the boys to come with us to see E.T. on the Intrepid ship as one of our summer “family fun” activities. Michael convinced us to let him be our sensei (karate teacher) for an … Read More