A few weeks ago I received a free trial of one of those food delivery services. I was excited to see bruschetta on the menu. I made the appetizer-sized portions thinking the kids would never dare try them and the hubby and I would have a nice little treat all to ourselves. But sadly that was not … [Read more...] about Quick & Easy One-Pot Linguine alla Caprese
In the Kitchen
Spice up your cookout with Watermelon Peach Salsa
Two of my favorite parts of summer are cookouts and freshly picked fruit... especially sweet, juicy watermelon and peaches. They are delicious when eaten by themselves. But when put together with a little spice, oh wow!! My girls LOVE this Watermelon Peach Salsa. When I make it, they don't … [Read more...] about Spice up your cookout with Watermelon Peach Salsa
Classic Margarita on the Rocks
If you have been around here for any length of time you know that I love a good margarita. I will drink them on the rocks, I will drink them on the docks, I will drink them frozen, too, I will drink them, how about you? HAHAHA sorry I couldn't help myself. This is my favorite recipe for a Classic … [Read more...] about Classic Margarita on the Rocks
Celebrate International Hummus Day with Flavor – Carrot Ginger Hummus with Spicy Carrot Juice Reduction
UPDATED: 5/15/2021 Well, I didn't win first place, but I was the 1st runner up finisher and that made me very happy. Especially after tasting all the other yummy flavors! I was particularly impressed with the Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus from @the.veggie.feed and the Lemon Poppy Seed Hummus from … [Read more...] about Celebrate International Hummus Day with Flavor – Carrot Ginger Hummus with Spicy Carrot Juice Reduction
Recipe Rehab: Lower Carb Chicken Enchiladas
My family and I have been on a health-kick the past few weeks. I've been replacing a lot of carbs like pasta and rice for steamed or roasted vegetables. We have been eating a lot more vegetable-laden salads, and cutting out items like juice, sugary cereal, and desserts. But I've been avoiding … [Read more...] about Recipe Rehab: Lower Carb Chicken Enchiladas
Purple Passion Potion #5
Many moons ago, when I was in college, there was this "totally awesome" drink made out of Everclear called Purple Passion. It came in a 4 pack or a 2 liter bottle, tasted a little like grape soda on steroids and was very popular with college girls (of legal drinking age, of course) because it didn't … [Read more...] about Purple Passion Potion #5