Cooking/Recipes

Last updated: July 21st, 2021I could eat rice, every single day of my life. I love rice. I remember growing up and having rice added to my tomato soup or to chicken broth. Maybe that is why I am a fan. Honestly, I don’t know why I love rice so much but I do. Which […]

Last updated: July 21st, 2021Warmer weather is on the horizon, which means it is time to dust of the grill and get ready for BBQ season. The best part about grilling is seasoning the food and having those perfect grill lines on your steak or chicken. The sauce that you have been marinating the meat

Last updated: August 2nd, 2021My kids love fruit but I find that like most things fruit can get boring if I serve it the same way each time. I like to buy local if possible, Michigan farmed if possible and organic when economically feasible. I also enjoy and get a lot of inspiration from the

Last updated: July 24th, 2021I’m a junkie when it comes to Mexican food (one bowl burritos for example or freezer burritos) . Tacos for dinner, I’m in heaven!! When we went to Chicago, my favorite meal was from Whole Foods…a burrito bowl. I like salsa, chips, spices, and more spices. I make up my own recipes

Last updated: July 21st, 2021It’s what’s for dinner, a simple one pot roasted chicken dinner in only 7 simple steps. 1. Peel and cut your potatoes. I like to use red skin for variety sometimes! 2.  Cut and peel vegetables such as carrots, onions and celery. 3.  Use your favorite seasonings and mix with olive

Last updated: July 21st, 2021For years, I have been obsessed with avocados. They are rich in fiber, low in calories (50 calories per serving) and they have 20 plus vitamins and minerals. What isn’t to love about an avocado? In addition, this fruit, yes fruit, is a great substitute for other spreads such as mayo

Last updated: July 24th, 2021My family eats dinner around 5:30pm. If I make dinner any later, everyone is starving, complaining and snacking. This means I have to do a lot of prep work, have a meal plan and grocery shop on the weekends.  There are lots of things I do to make weeknight dinners easier

Last updated: July 24th, 2021 As much as I love summertime, I equally love autumn. I love the pumpkins, cool days, beautiful fall colors, fresh picked apples and baking. I love to bake with homemade pumpkin puree and pumpkin anything makes me happy. Pumpkin pudding, pumpkin syrup, pumpkin muffins and now delicious and delicate pumpkin

Last updated: July 24th, 2021We love rhubarb. Actually who doesn’t love rhubarb? Strawberry rhubarb is my husband’s favorite pie but this year, we’ll be having pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dessert and instead of my strawberry rhubarb pie, a sweet rhubarb casserole. Yummy and served warm with vanilla ice cream and steaming hot coffee, my thanksgiving

Last updated: July 21st, 2021Canned cranberries…not for me! My husband loves cranberry sauce for the holiday dinners and when I walk by the canned cranberries I wonder if people know how easy it is to make their own homemade cranberry sauce. The bonus is you can choose to use organic sugar and make the cranberry

Last updated: July 21st, 2021 I’ve professed my love for pumpkin and even though I love apples and apple pie and apple sauce and all things apple, I really love me some pumpkin. Pumpkin is also very, very healthy and can be added to many baked goods. According the pumpkin nook pumpkin one cup of

Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Packing lunchboxes can be stressful; especially the day after a long break and the last thing you’ve planned for is packing lunches! Yup, Thanksgiving break is over and it’s back to the daily grind! Luckily the cupboard is stocked full of healthy snacks and lunch material! Here are a few

Last updated: July 22nd, 2021There are good reasons to plant a garden in the fall, even though the plants and seeds may take a little longer to germinate in cooler weather.  A fall garden provides unique opportunities to taste foods that are fresh, flavorful, and perfect as the growing season starts to come to an

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Even before my son was born, I promised myself I would only feed him the best of the best: organic, wholesome foods without added sugars, preservatives and everything else you typically find in conventional baby food. It sounded a lot easier than it was, but with a little perseverance and a

Last updated: July 21st, 2021Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year and it’s just around the corner. I look forward to the falling leaves, changing colors and pumpkin pie. I love me some pumpkin pie. In fact, I love everything pumpkin which is why I want to share with you a quick

Last updated: July 24th, 2021 I’ve decided that this week I’m just all about the pumpkin! Too much puree that I’m eager to use I suppose! Yesterday I wrote about making your own pumpkin syrup and for breakfast this morning I put the syrup over the bacon that I baked in the oven. The smell

Last updated: July 22nd, 2021I’m not one to have 100 appliances stuffed away in a closet. I like to have a kitchen counter that’s neat and tidy and if I have an appliance, I want to use it. I want to use it often, like my crock pot. When the George Foreman™ Contact Roaster arrived

Last updated: July 22nd, 2021 Making your own baby food can be easy, despite the stereotype image that home-made baby food is for the mothers who have a lot of spare time and make everything from scratch. Making your own baby food is actually very easy, does not take much time and can be more

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Back to school time means the alarm will be going off much earlier than we’re used to during the summer.  It means hurried mornings and tired children. Tired mom too! To make the back to school transition a little easier, I’m planning ahead. I’m preparing for strong coffee, blurry eyed children