One of my birthday presents this year was a ticket to Nashville to see the eclipse. We spent the early part of our day at […]
#1 Green Chef
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Mike said this Green Chef meal was one of his favorites. The more I have thought about it, the more I’m certain it IS my favorite
La Crema
No Comments on La CremaIf you’ve never had the Brussels sprouts tapa at La Crema, Rosemary Beach, you are seriously missing a taste bud bonanza! What do they put […]
Little Buggers
No Comments on Little BuggersLast night was Taco Tuesday. Â Blah, blah, blah. Â I’m bored with that. Â We did have a vegetarian version last night because I thought I had […]
Back to the Grind!
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I made the “panini” from a Giada de Leurantiis recipe, much to my husband’s delight as is any mention of the name Giada. My Dad says, “Giada is getting too big for her…
A Day in Philly
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A lesson on America’s history. Â A view of the liberty bell and a tour of Independence Hall. Â I guess the tour guide’s mustache muffled his […]
Pretzels in Pennsylvania
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Julius Sturgis founded the first commercial pretzel baking company in 1861. Â The pretzels were hand twisted until the 50’s. Â Most pretzel twisters were able to […]
Amish Country
No Comments on Amish CountryWe love farmer’s markets and this one was especially inspiring. Â We were told this area is an agricultural paradise because of the rain, long […]
Hershey Park
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It’s looking like I picked the worst vacation to challenge myself to eat healthy. Â Mike loves to travel and always does all the research before […]
Going on Holiday
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I’m not British but, sometimes I like to pretend like I am, so I call vacation “holiday”, my favorite adjective is “bloody” and instead of […]
The Best Thing on Sliced Bread Since Sliced Bread
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This is SOOOO delicious!! There’s a place called Finn’s on the beach that makes their own kombucha, almond butter toast, Acai bowls and this […]
Buyer Beware!!!
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Oops!Â
No Comments on Oops!ÂI forgot Taco Tuesday! Â We have been doing Taco Tuesday forever! Â I don’t even know how it slipped my mind?! Â Could it be the constant […]
Royal Tea
No Comments on Royal TeaI decided to take the kids to royal tea today which included finger sandwiches, scones and an entire tier of cakes and pastries. As my […]
2 Simple Ways to Start Losing Weight NOW!
No Comments on 2 Simple Ways to Start Losing Weight NOW!Don’t be fooled by weight loss gimmicks! Stop over-eating one food group and eliminating another! Â Don’t waste money on non-FDA approved supplements or silly powders!!
Do these 2 things for 2 months…
Whats for Dinner
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Mike seasoned the Snapper with a little salt, and pepper and gave the fillets a light dusting of flour, then pan-seared them to perfection. The meat was tender and sweet!
Good Morning Friends!
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Several months ago, I gave my husband a gift of a cedar garden box for the blazing, hot top deck off our bedroom. Â I grew […]
National Milk Chocolate Day!
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In celebration of national milk chocolate day all the kiddos had three squares of Hershey’s, the great American chocolate bar! We saved three squares […]
Last Night’s Dinner…
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Believe it or not, this recipe is a family hit with all…
World Famous!
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My Mom often makes fun of me when she asks what I’m making for dinner and I reply, “My world famous (fill in run-of-the-mill recipe […]
What’s for Dinner
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I modified this recipe from a blog I like to follow kalynskitchen.com  I add sautéed garlic or garlic powder and instead of Spike seasoning, I […]
Another Green Chef Meal
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We will have all four kids beginning Wednesday and I have already initiated the meal planning process. Â My goals are simply to provide meals that […]
Lunch with the Girls
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Instead of packing for my 20 year high school reunion, I decided to ease my nervousness with a glass of wine (okay, two) with my […]
Dinner for Three
No Comments on Dinner for ThreeMy three older step-children have gone to their grandmother’s for the week which means meal-planning transitions from the thankless efforts of pleasing children set in […]
Last Night’s Dinner
No Comments on Last Night’s DinnerLast night was Taco Tuesday. We started Taco Tuesday almost a year ago and its been bitter-sweet. I have kept it up, as the kids […]
What’s for Dinner
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I have drawn a blank on meal ideas lately or haven’t managed to muster up the motivation needed to get past a few day’s meals at a time. Plus, it’s summer and I have three meals a day to plan as well as activities for all.
What’s for Dinner
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Pasta carbonara with salad and maybe some diced beets and organic grape tomatoes for the little one since he isn’t a big fan of raw […]
What’s for Dinner
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My friends often ask me what I cook to get ideas for home cooked meals or need ideas for including more vegetables. I’m going to […]
Summer Treats
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Keeping four kiddos healthy and happy certainly has its challenges
The Crossfit Craze
No Comments on The Crossfit CrazeIt’s so great to be in shape and to look great and feel good about yourself. It’s important to be devoted to things and to […]
So, Here’s What I’ve Been Up To…
1 Comment on So, Here’s What I’ve Been Up To…My two step daughters are turning 7 and 9 on Wednesday. Â Believe it or not, their birthdays are on the exact same day. We decided […]
GARLIC!
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I have a bit of an obsession when it comes to cooking for family and friends.. Garlic!! There are very few recipes I make that […]
Help Me To Help You!
2 Comments on Help Me To Help You!Click on the email link at the bottom of the page and send me an email! Â What is it that you would like me to […]
Isn’t It Really All About Protein and Carbs?
No Comments on Isn’t It Really All About Protein and Carbs?//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js // NO WAY! One way to begin taking a step in the right direction is to eat more vegetables! I have had so many […]
Fact or Fad? Always Buy Hormone Free Chicken.
No Comments on Fact or Fad? Always Buy Hormone Free Chicken.//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I must apologize to my avid followers for my hiatus. Â I was busy having a baby. Â Beautiful, wonderful, baby […]
Fact or Fad? Artificial Sweeteners Are BAD!
No Comments on Fact or Fad? Artificial Sweeteners Are BAD!Since artificial sweeteners hit the market, we’ve all been able to satisfy our sweet tooth without the calories, but, are these fake sugars safe? Unlike supplements, […]
The Gluten Epidemic
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What is gluten anyway? Gluten is a mixture of two proteins, glutelin and gliadin found in wheat, oat, rye and barley. Â Gluten is what makes […]
Have you heard….
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about the HCG diet? Â For a little over $100, you get a container of non-FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved pregnancy hormone that coupled with […]
“According to a recent study”
No Comments on “According to a recent study”Many popular magazines and websites frequently reference new studies and recent test results, but how do you know if this information is accurate? Â Sometimes these […]
Let’s Crunch Numbers!
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Is protein supplementation needed to build muscle and replace loss? If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone say, “I need more […]
So, what about that low carb diet?
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Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of fuel. Â After six months of denying yourself bread, cereals, rice, pasta, fruit and starchy vegetables, you’ll notice that all of a sudden, the scale isn’t budging! Â
Fact. Not Fad.
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