In our lives we cross paths with many different folks. I love meeting new people. and for this reason, I am a mingler at parties. I enjoy striking up conversations. Actually, I like to ask questions. I tend to be a better listener than talker. We all have stories to tell and I love to …
Planning Meals for a Blended Family
It’s Thursday evening, and in my world, that means time to go grocery shopping. Our family is the modern-day Brady Bunch, but unlike the television show, we share custody of the children. With one son out of college and living on his own and three daughters away at college, we really only have the two …
For Today’s Potluck ~ Wild Rice, Chicken and Tarragon Salad
One of the fun things we do at the school I teach at is to organize staff potlucks. The sunshine group picks a theme, places a large sign-up banner in the staff room, and everyone plans to bring something in. Today is a salad potluck day, and I signed up to bring one of my …
A New Year’s Menu
Rockin’ in the new year ~ Welcome 2014! Today is a day to watch the Rose Parade; Roast a Cuban pork; prepare some Hoppin’ John black-eyed peas and rice; and watch football with friends! Today is also a day to reflect on 2013 and look forward to 2014. Yes, I am one that believes …