When the Music Stops
Why do we as a society take it so personally when a musician dies? I've thought about this a bit over the past couple years, but today as I hear […]
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On Becoming an Empty Nester Part 1
And just like that, our second daughter graduated from high school. I don’t know how exactly to describe the feeling, I guess because it was lots of different feelings all […]
One Pot Spanish Chicken and Rice
Yesterday I had a pretty bad case of The Mondays by 5:00. After a day full of meetings that lasted entirely too long, I decided it was going to a […]
Grilled Chili Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice
This is a great weekend meal for the grill. Let the chicken marinate in the fridge all day while you hang out at the pool or lake, then bring it […]
Risotto – it’s not as difficult as you think!
I know a lot of my friends, even the ones who cook, are intimidated by the thought of making risotto. I’m here to tell you it isn’t hard. It can […]
Easy Beef & Broccoli
This dish is super easy to make, doesn’t cost much, and makes the perfect weeknight meal. Ingredients 1 ½ lbs. lean beef (see notes below), sliced into thin 2” strips […]
Retail Therapy
I have a serious problem. And I’m going to admit it right here in front of the world: I’m addicted to shopping! I absolutely love shopping for clothes, shoes, accessories, […]
Dairy-Free Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Easy, satisfying and no need to open a can of that condensed cream of mushroom stuff! Ingredients: 1 recipe of Cream Of Soup Base 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice […]
Skip the Canned Cream of Condensed Soup!
I quit using cream of mushroom, broccoli, and chicken soup long ago. Read the label – it sure doesn’t sound appetizing. And, if you are on a limited diet like my husband is, dairy products, flour, and cornstarch are all ingredients in those condensed soups that he must avoid. So […]
Caprese Salad
One of my favorite summertime dishes. Super easy to make and a great way to use up those fresh tomatoes from the farmer’s market. And it’s super easy, too: alternate […]
