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Trivia question: What’s my favorite type of food? If you guessed Mexican, then you’re correct. I’m always trying to come up with different Tex Mex and Mexican dishes as I play with peppers, tomatoes, tortillas, and spices. Mexican food is always so flavorful and packed with heat, all of which keep me coming back for [...]
As the leaves begin to change color and the weather starts to get that certain crispness in the air, it’s not difficult to tell that Fall is here . . . and I could not be happier. As the seasons change, so too do the types of foods that are made. Light summer dishes are [...]
Is it bad for me to say that some days coffee just makes me a better person? I am so not a morning person. I work Sunday through Thursday nights from 10pm to 2am and let me tell you that 7am comes quite early for night owl me. So, I think the whole family benefits [...]
A sandwich is a food item, typically consisting of two or more slices of bread with one or more fillings between them. The Oxford English Dictionary first lists the word “sandwich” in 1762. [Source: Wikipedia] November 3rd is the anniversary of John Montagu’s birthday. It’s believed that this 18th-century English noble, better known as the [...]
I love experimenting with pasta because the possibilities are endless when it comes to sauces and toppings. I would have to say that pasta dishes are my favorite “go to” meals because as long as you have some noodles on hand, you can make delicious tasting pasta with just a few extra ingredients. I’ve been [...]
I would like to share with you a little creation I threw together to feed my hunger pains this morning. I bought a ton of bacon last week and piled the eggs high in my shopping cart too. Now, you’re probably asking, why didn’t you buy more milk while you were at the store? Well, [...]
FAMILY DINNER TIME How do you stay connected to your kids as they get older as pre-teens and teens? I have the answer = Family Dinner Time! Anyone who knows me knows that dinner time with my kids is a sacred hour. It is our time to share, catch up, and interact. It is not [...]
Leading up to our wedding, my husband took a look through our registry and could not understand why I had so many different types of cooking gadgets, kitchen tools, and pieces of china. He couldn’t wrap his head around the idea of us ever using anything that was listed on the registry. Me, on the [...]
I have visions of my Mother trying to convince me that the plate of strings in front of me tastes great and that I should just try it and see. It seems to me that my six-year old self was not convinced. Times have changed though. My view of what is edible and what is [...]
GUEST BLOG POST BY: Jen Tilley of an awesome food blog called How To Simplify. Summer has arrived (finally) and I’m sure many of you are on the lookout for light, fresh and healthy dishes that won’t weigh you down during the hot temperatures. Bell Pepper Salad, or Tri-Color Bell Pepper Salad, is one of [...]
