This is a fun week for families…it is Teacher Appreciation Day AND Mother’s Day! Recently, I shared breakfast and brunch celebrations for both occasions. Just in case you missed them, click HERE for the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast…click HERE for the MOMosa Brunch. I enjoyed planning these celebrations because I love brunch food! It is fun […]
guest blogger…meatball recipe
A few weeks ago, I shared a “tea talk” post about ways my friends simplify the holidays. My friend, Wendy, said that she makes a double batch of her homemade meatballs and puts them in the freezer…serving half of them on Christmas Eve and the other half if they are invited to a cocktail party […]
twice baked potato casserole
We are heading into those long, cold months when comfort food sounds AND tastes so good! You know what I mean…something warm and delicious that just makes you feel better. Well, this recipe for Twice Baked Potato Casserole is definitely comfort food! Ingredients… 8 medium potatoes olive oil sea salt pepper 1 lb. sliced bacon, […]
pesto tortellini with sugar snap peas
This recipe has become my “go-to” this summer! Three reasons… It is super quick and easy to throw together after a busy day. It is healthy. It has a great flavor, so everyone at my house eats it…those moms with more than one child know that’s a good thing when you can please most everyone! […]
watermelon lemonade
We are still enjoying summer at our house! Although, I’m not sure how enjoyable the weather has been lately…hot, humid, sticky. Cooling off with an iced beverage is the perfect refreshment on days like that. Who wouldn’t enjoy some homemade watermelon lemonade?!? This simple recipe is so delicious and beautiful, in presentation! Watermelon Lemonade Ingredients… […]
national ice cream day–homemade ice cream recipe
Today is National Ice Cream Day! How are you going to celebrate…a single scoop of vanilla in a dish with sprinkles, a double scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough in a waffle cone, or a strawberry milkshake? There are so many ways to indulge with that favorite summertime treat! Or you could make your own […]
watermelon lime pops
Summer is here! I’m talking those HOT, HUMID, STICKY summer days! Our weather here in Ohio has been in the mid-90’s this week. Those kind of days call for cool treats. These watermelon lime pops make the perfect refreshment! To make these, you will need… 3 cups seedless watermelon 1/4 cup lime juice lime slices small […]
strawberry soup
Hi everyone…I’m back! It’s been a flurry of activity around here for the past month…end of senior year festivities followed by graduation and all the celebrations. Whew! It was exhausting, and I have sooo much to share. All in due time, though… Yesterday marked the first day of summer, and one of my favorite summertime […]
mexican quinoa
Who’s planning Mexican for dinner on Thursday…it’s Cinco de Mayo, after all!?! This recipe combines spicy flavors with quinoa, the ever-so-popular grain that is rich in protein and fiber. So that makes it flavorful AND healthy! Ingredients… 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 cup quinoa 1 jalapeno (chopped) 1 cup vegetable broth […]
brown rice with black beans
Cinco de Mayo is next week…May 5th! While I don’t do much to celebrate (except maybe enjoy some chips and salsa with a margarita or two), I think this recipe would be a good side dish for all those Mexican meals. Unlike a lot of Mexican food, this rice dish is fairly healthy. It is […]