Menu planning for me is a ritual. It is for sure my favorite job as homemaker. My process is the same every Sunday. After I have rid the fridge of any food that has passed its prime, perused my cabinets to take a quick inventory, I then set myself up at my desk, pinterest on screen, surrounded by my favorite cook… Keep Reading…
I.love.soup. It is the type of food I most look forward to in cold weather and what I miss most in the “dog days of summer”. I have a house full of soup lovers. The littles have been enjoying soup ever since their wobbly little bird heads were able to stay straight long enough to get some in their… Keep Reading…
When I meal plan, I have just a few simple criteria in mind for our dinners for the week. Whatever it is I am going to make, (especially on days I am commuting from the city) the dishes have to be super good, square, and on the easier side when it comes to preparation. I save the labor intensive meals for… Keep Reading…
Let me just start by saying I have loaned this book to three friends so far and I had to re-buy my copy because one friend loved it so much I let her keep it. When someone says, “this book changed my life”, you can’t really ask for it back. Every woman, not just moms, should own this book. It… Keep Reading…
I CANNOT believe Christmas is one week away! I am freaking out in anticipation of all that I still have to do but mostly, I’m just excited. I have 6 year old twins and they make it fun. I mean…they have built 3 gingerbread houses and Mia has eaten all of the chocolate in her advent calendar. “NO, if the… Keep Reading…
Super loving the crisp fall weather and the fact that I finally get to make the things I love so much. This past weekend I gave Pasta Fagioli or as my family says it, Pasta Fa-zool a whirl. I was always used to this soup with tomatoes, but after eating it at my BN (Best Neighbor’s) house, tomato-less and heavy… Keep Reading…
Whenever I ask Ryan what he wants me to cook, his response is always the same, “Italian. Anything Italian.” So, I do what I know. After all, it is my heritage. And if my heritage is busty women with mustaches and strong opinions in the kitchen, cooking to their hearts content, then by golly, cooking I will do! I am… Keep Reading…
Anthony and I recently traveled to Mackinac Island and let me tell you…it was frigging awesome! I knew nothing about this magical little island beyond the no car rules. Upon arrival I saw this: It doesn’t get much better than a welcome like that! No vehicles are allowed on the island as to not startle the horses, so if you… Keep Reading…