I come from a family of artists. Below is an oil painting done by my great-uncle, Roland Mousseau. I have always loved art, and creating art. How lucky for me – that when I was a child I had Uncle Rollie! When I was young, Uncle Rollie graciously became my pen-pal! We never met in …
A Delicious & Healthy Lunch – Quick Too! Weekday lunches in our home are brown-bagged lunches and usually consist of some sort of a sandwich. So on weekends I try to mix it up and make something warm for lunch. This quesadilla is not only quick and health, the kids love it! Once you cook …
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 …
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 …
I spent a beautiful sunny day yesterday in San Francisco with my daughters. We had lunch at Greens at Fort Mason down in the marina. Not only was our waterfront view spectacular the food was healthy and delicious. I had the Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burger with avocado, pickled red onion, and chipotle served …
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 …
The feast has continued! With our house bustling for the holidays, both my husband and I have enjoyed cooking for the masses! Last night we enjoyed a Cajun themed dinner of jambalaya, Creole green beans, cornbread, and sweet potato pie. My husband actually made two versions of jambalaya, the traditional recipe that follows and a …
