Growing up, my parents always made sure that my brother and I had full tummies every morning in order to start our days off on the right foot. To this day, when I spend the night at my parent’s house, I love enjoying a bowl of cereal topped with fruit. My Mom always has breakfast…
Archives for July 2014
5 Simple Grilling Recipes
What kind of cooking do I love most? The kind of cooking that involves me in the kitchen and my husband manning the grill. Whenever we eat dinner together, this happens almost every night. Cooking the sides while he works his magic on the grill results in dishes that we thoroughly and completely enjoy. Rain…
5 Simple Summer Salad Recipes
Who wants to eat a heavy, greasy meal during the hot, humid summer months? During the warmer days, I find myself craving light and airy salads. Don’t you? Whether it’s on the side or the main attraction, a crisp salad filled with summer fruits and vegetables is the perfect way to indulge and be comforted….
Blueberry Tips and Recipes
A few months ago, we started introducing solid foods to our son. He started with avocado, then moved onto bananas, peas, green beans, apples, squash, mangoes, and chicken. The other week, I picked up a container of plump blueberries from the store and couldn’t wait to whip up a batch of homemade blueberry baby food….
Tomato Tips and Recipes
Sweet, juicy tomatoes can be the star of any summer menu. From soups to salads, appetizers to main dishes, tomatoes can be used in any number of ways to enhance the flavor of a dish. If you’re like me, then you go through countless tomatoes, especially during the summer months. If you have a garden…
Lemon Ginger Blueberry Muffins
From laughs to smiles, giggles to cries, this parenting thing is one heck of a journey. Yes, I have an almost seven month old. Seriously, where did the time go? It feels like just yesterday we were racing to the hospital getting ready to welcome our bundle of joy into the world. Where’s the slow…