SUMMERTIME MEALS & MEMORIES AROUND THE GLOBE Sharing it with family, friends, and strangers “The first trip I remember taking was on the train from Virginia up to New York City, watching the summertime countryside rolling past the window. They … Read More

SUMMERTIME MEALS & MEMORIES AROUND THE CORNER Sharing it with family, friends, and strangers “The other thing is quality of life; if you have a place where you can go and have a picnic with your family, it doesn’t matter … Read More

SUMMERTIME MEALS & MEMORIES AROUND HOME Feel so blessed today. Decided to put aside technology in all its forms today and bask in a cool northerner coming down during texas summertime heat. We even savored my hubby’s delightful lentil soup … Read More

WHENEVER YOU SEE A FOOD YOU CRAVED WITH A SIGN “FORBIDDEN,” AND YOU ATE IT ANYWAY, BE KIND TO YOURSELF. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! “Adam was but human—this explains it all. He did not want the apple for the apple’s … Read More

IT FEELS LIKE H.E. double L . . . BUT THERE IS HOPEFULLY A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN THERE TOO . . . IF NOT IN MY BODY RIGHT NOW, IN MY SOUL. “If you want to get healthy, you … Read More

When it comes to meals and fast-food fun, my friend, Ron, came up with a great idea after his latest physical.“My doctor suggested I not eat any foods with ingredients I could not pronounce. I went hungry for a while … Read More

TAKING A BREAK – EAT OUT ABOUT ONE MEAL/WEEK You may wonder, “Why just one meal per week?” Admittedly, with two working parents being the norm today, everyone seems to be eating out at least one meal per day if … Read More

GETTING CREATIVE How about decorating your table and dining area this week that says, “welcome”, to family and friends. Something as simple as colorful napkins, tablecloth, a centerpiece that makes a “love you” statement with the meal. How about some … Read More

KITCHEN GADGETS GALORE Every day the latest mixer magic to indoor/outdoor gourmet gadgets are paraded in front of us. Yet, sometimes, the simplest kitchen tools do a fine job grating, slicing, chopping, grilling, baking. Don’t get me wrong here. It’s … Read More

HOW’S YOUR KITCHEN/DINING LAYOUT? For most of us we never seem to have a big enough kitchen or dining area. Yet, our budget won‘t allow for a remodel or a move. Try working with what you have. You may be … Read More