While I am not following the Fast Metabolism Diet from Haylie Pomroy, I do have her book and love many of her recipes. Her recipes are full of healthy ingredients, they are easy to put together, and my family loves them! Case in point is this Chicken and Barley Soup. I made this the other …
Colorful Veggie Filled Brown Rice with a Ginger-Lemon Dressing Winter Salad #SundaySupper
This is a delicious, filling, and totally nutritious salad that is perfect for a hearty meal! I mean just look at all the wonderful colors and tasty ingredients! This salad was inspired from a lunch that I shared with my daughter at Life Alive in Cambridge. MA. This was one of the amazing places that my …
How to Make Easy Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon
Bacon-wrapped filet mignon is not only delicious – it is truly an impressive dish that is super easy and fast to make! Last week I recreated a most spectacular dinner for my husband! This dinner not only was reminiscent of the first dinner he made me, but it was just down-right delicious! When he served me this …
Apple Oat Waffles Recipe and A Giveway
There is a whole lot in today’s blog post! Starting with an interview with Annessa Chumbley on how to make healthy decisions in the grocery store. This is followed by a yummy Apple Oat Waffles recipe, and the best thing today? A chance to win a $50 gift card to your local Safeway or Albertson’s! Yes! …
Hot Artichoke Dip Recipe – A Big Game Appetizer
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GameDayGlory #CollectiveBias Football frenzy is taking over! And if you are like me, you think the best way to watch a game of football is with friends and family. I’m all about inviting friends over and putting out a great …
Smoked Salmon, Cucumber, and Watercress Tea Sandwich Recipe
When my husband and I were traveling in Ireland we enjoyed the most memorable afternoon tea at the Westbury Hotel in Dublin. The setting, the food, and the service were all top-notch. We both especially loved their smoked salmon and crab tea sandwiches on homemade soda bread. They were simply divine and I would love to …
Hoppin’ John Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
The new year is right around the corner. While I am not a Southerner, I do like the idea of enjoying black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day as a way to usher in a prosperous and lucky new year. Whether or not you believe the superstitions around the tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New …
Pear and Ginger Smash Cocktail Recipe
This is a wonderful cocktail for the holidays! Simply delicious and easy to make. This recipe was shared with me by a great friend that loves to mix cocktails and is always searching out new and delightful drinks. This one is a winner! This cocktail is made with muddled fresh grapes and sage mixed with pear vodka …
Triple Chocolate Berry Cheesecake Recipe + $500 Giveaway! #SplendaHoliday
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SplendaHoliday #CollectiveBias December is such a busy month! Ok, so that goes without saying. Everyone is running around trying to do waayyy too much. In our home we have two birthday celebrations in the mix of all the holiday …
Cheese Blintz Soufflé Recipe
Oh, la, la, these pillows of cheese, vanilla, and crêpes are oh, so light, sweet, and absolutely delicious! In our home these are affectionally called “Jewish Cheese Blintzes for Christmas.” That’s because I first tried this sweet cheesy soufflé at a celebration in honor of a friend of mine that is Jewish. This was soooo long …