Taste of a Memory

There have been a few times in my life when I've made big moves. This has resulted in leaving some amazing people behind in other states as I found my way to new adventures. Some friends I stayed in contact with for only a few years and some are still a part of my life, …

Healthy Thanksgiving Eats: Mushroom Soup

Oh my goodness, the house smells wonderful!! My husband decided to do the turkey a day early. I swear, the key to a stressless Thanksgiving is time management. Last night, I made homemade cream of mushroom soup. Half saved for my Thanksgiving green beans and half for my belly. I have always been a soup …

Healthy Thanksgiving Eats: Cranberry Edition

This year, Thanksgiving is at our house. Therefore, today was filled with trips to the grocery (yes, that's plural on purpose), some house cleaning, both accompanied by a nice playlist. (I find an Oldies Mix most productive when cleaning.) The cool thing about us hosting this family shin-dig, is that I can have a little …

Summer Cucumber Salsa

Last year, my honey read an article from an unknown source that went into detail about how pigs were released on cucumber fields to poo all over them. Since then, he refuses to eat cucumbers unless they are "organic" because those cucumbers are "safe".  I thought about how he didn't bat an eye when I …

The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

'Tis the season for seeing eggs everywhere!  The plastic ones, the candy ones, and, in our house, the hard boiled ones.  Many folks this time of year color hard boiled eggs but, for us, hard boiled eggs are a staple during the Lent season.  We keep a few in the fridge for snacking but we …

Crockpot Turkey Balls for Days!

The other day I realized that I've been working so much lately that I haven't kept up on my cooking adventures for a while now!  So, having a day off, I attempted to go about things a little differently this time around. Usually, I find a recipe and make a grocery list. Instead, this time, …

Experiments in Basil Pesto

I do not have the greenest thumb. As a matter of fact, there are only four plants that have thrived for me this summer.  One of which has been my basil plant. With so much basil on my hands, I decided it would be fun to try my hand at some pesto.  After reading about …

Not Your Mama’s Bloody Mary: Meet Basil Annie

This year, I haven't put out many plants.  Last year, my deck was full of petunias and I even tried to grow tomatoes!  Not much success there but, this year, I simply have a basil plant and a yellow rose bush. I have been pleasantly surprised at how much basil my little $1.50 plant is …

The Rhubarb Experience: Parfaits with Irish Whiskey Whipped Cream

My honey has been super supportive in my quest to 'learn to cook'.  He has been there for my successes and my fails with a mouthful and a big smile on his face.  Do I get teased about those fails later?  Of course but, I don't mind.  Motivation to get better, right?!  So, I thought …

Healthy Cool Down Fruitsicle

The heat is here, Folks, and do I have the cool down for you! I’ve seen many popsicle variations online but I just decided to try my own and see how it goes.  I know, this could be a disaster. I knew I wanted to make them with fresh fruit and yogurt so I headed …