Pandemic Pounds and How to Disguise them Today I went to an outdoor event. I wore black pants with a white top, a scarf and a black sweater. What’s the big deal about that? Nothing if it were December… but It’s July. It’s 100 degrees outside. I think I melted like the bad witch in…
Italian Sausage Tortellini We all have our favorite go-to dishes, whether it’s cooking at home or ordering at a restaurant. And if you have kiddos and grand kiddos, you know what I mean when I say the same meal can get a little boring after a while. While one of my son’s favorite is the…
In an effort to eat healthier, I’ve been adding a lot more vegetables to our meals lately. It’s not too surprising they don’t get as many cheers as I’d hoped. Bt it’s an effort and a process, right? With this tasty garlic baked chicken thigh recipe, I loaded up on the veggie seasoning for extra…
Sometimes making mac and cheese for the kids over and over can get a little boring. Can you relate? We’ve recently switched to trying white mac and cheese recipes and loving the change. While the kids still prefer their mac and cheese plain, I started tossing in different ingredients into leftovers as a snack for…
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy to make pasta recipe for lunch or dinner, you’re in luck. This shrimp and vegetable fettuccini recipe is incredibly flavorful and easy to customize to your liking. Sauté your favorite veggies, toss in your shrimp and pasta and your taste buds will be in heaven! Here’s What…
Finding ways to keep chicken dishes new and interesting in our house can be a bit of a challenge sometimes. I remember dish upon dish of plain ‘ole chicken breaks for a period when I was growing up. So, when the kids complain with “that again???” I completely understand where they’re coming from. But, with…
When it comes to Italian food, chicken parmesan is high on our list of favorites. The tender chicken breast and piping hot mozzarella are delicious with a side of spaghetti and garlic bread. The only thing that comes close to chicken parm from our favorite restaurant is the perfect air fryer parm from home! Here’s…
Smoked sausage is great in so many recipes and I love whipping up a spicy smoked sausage and shrimp sauté when I’m craving something with extra flavor. You can toss in your favorite veggies or add in chicken for extra protein. It’s delicious no matter what you blend with it! Here’s What You’ll Need: Ingredients:…
One of our go-to dinners is a ravioli dish with creamy alfredo, loaded with veggies. While I like to switch it up a bit now and then, mushrooms, tomatoes, and a few green chiles are definitely the big winner around here. There are several pasta and vegetable combinations I’ve made, so try a few and…
Filipino Noodle Dish While I never learned how to cook many of the ethnic dishes my mom made us growing up, Pancit noodles are a dish I did pay attention to over the last several visits she’s made. My kids have come to love my mom’s cooking, so trying to pick up some of her…
Snug Hollow A long time ago I ran across a place called Snug Hollow Bed and Breakfast on the Internet and I’ve been intrigued with it ever since. Located near Berea, Kentucky we only had to travel a couple of hours to get there. When Bill and I celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary I called…
Cobalt Restaurant in Orange Beach, Alabama, is a great place to dine with family and friends. We ate there recently and I highly recommend it. There were 14 of us and they told us it would be about a 45 minute wait. We were on vacation and celebrating the engagement of Grant and Christie. We…
