Father’s Day has come and gone. One of the gifts that I got my husband was this most awesomest of books, Franklin Barbecue – A Meat-Smoking Manifesto. Let me tell you, he just loves it! I wanted to tell the world about this book before Father’s Day, but you know – I needed to keep a …
Olive, Lemon Zest, and Thyme Mini-Muffin Recipe
I am loving my new cook book, The Healthy Mind by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson. So many delicious and good for you recipes. I made these muffins the other day – yum! Savory and full of flavor – I think they would be a great accompaniment to any grilled meat. This was the first …
Penne with Italian Sausage, Spinach and Bread Crumbs Recipe
Last night was one of those nights that just does not happen enough in my world. All the kids were home for dinner! Yes, unfortunately this is a rarity. With kids scattered across the county – going to school and working, the older ones’ schedules just do not always mesh up. Lucky for me, I was …
Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Grilled Chicken Recipe #ChooseSmart
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias I love my weekends when I get to spend more time outside! This weekend has been about supporting our local Relay for Life, Sophia’s swim meet, a trip to the Makers Faire, and five kids home! …
#FlavorYourSummer Easy Grilling Menu
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FlavorYourSummer #CollectiveBias Our backyard patio is complete! Yea! This has been a long process, and we are thrilled to finally have it done and fully ready for entertaining! You can see pictures of the transformation here. This whole backyard …
Mother’s Day Menus
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. It will be a busy weekend in our home. Four kids home, one with a friend visiting, a BBQ lunch Saturday, Junior Prom, and then a large gathering of friends and family heading to the ballpark on Sunday to watch the Sacramento River Cats. I am very excited …
The Healthy Mind Cookbook: A Book Review
I love my new cookbook, The Healthy Mind Cookbook by Rebecca Katz with Matt Edelson. With a tag line that reads, “Big-flavor recipes to enhance brain function, mood, memory, and mental clarity,” I knew I check this cookbook out. Really, perimenopause brain fog, anyone?!? Yep, that’s me. So I was very excited to receive this …
Triple Greens Frittata Recipe
Oh my, this Triple Greens Frittata from the Healthy Mind Cookbook by Rebecca Katz with Matt Edelson is absolutely delicious! I have made this dish three times already; once to take to work for a birthday breakfast, once for a family dinner, and once to serve when I hosted book club. It is pretty quick to …
Chili Cheese Corn Bread Recipe
Ohhh… This chili cheese corn bread is absolutely scrumptious! Cheesy, sweet, and a bit creamy. It is the perfect accompaniment for any grilled or barbecued meat. We love to have it as a side to ribs, brisket, chili, or even my most recent Mexican fiesta dinner. It is just perfect! This is a recipe that …
Meyer Lemon Bars Recipe
Earlier this week I was in the beautiful paradise known as Hawaii to participate in a triathlon. It was a very quick trip and I did miss a few days of work – three to be exact – more about the triathlon later. When I returned to work I found a big bag of Meyer lemons …