Cooking

July 17, 2013

My Favorite Summer Ritual

It’s been an unusually soggy summer for us here in North Carolina. We have all of the typical heat and humidity of the Southeast plus but […]
September 14, 2012

A Taste of Summer & The Best Darn Peach Jam Ever

     Admit it. When you think of canning what comes to mind? That suspicious looking jar of chow chow your Aunt Edna gave you three […]
March 11, 2012

Two Surefire Ways to Stop Hating Chicken

You’ve heard the complaints. The whining. The faux hunger strikes. Chicken again?! I’m sprouting feathers! Chants of  “No More Chicken! No More Chicken!” ring in your ears.  […]
January 27, 2012

Juice: The Gateway Drug

I have to work hard to suppress my sanctimommy urges. Generally, I do a decent job. I’m guilty of  letting D2 watch back to back episodes of […]
January 24, 2012

Aunt Jemima Frozen Breakfast #Giveaway

If I could only eat one meal a day, it would be breakfast. I love, love breakfast. I love breakfast so much that when I am […]
December 13, 2011

Sesame-Roasted Broccoli and Green Beans

Last week I prepared yet another fabulous recipe from Tosca Reno’s Eat Clean Diet Cookbook.  These sesame-roasted broccoli and green beans are just divine. The roasting brings out the sweet nuttiness […]
November 22, 2011

All I Want for Christmas…

I’m finally at the stage of my life where there isn’t a lot I need or want. While I won’t be joining the Black Friday masses […]
September 20, 2011

A Healthier Family One Meal at a Time: eCookbook Giveway

I love that there is a movement afoot to get families to cook and eat meals together; with obesity and Type 2 diabetes on the rise […]
April 18, 2011

On the Menu: Eat Well on a Budget

I’ve noticed that money is a popular blog topic. Given the recession, I guess it’s no surprise. I’m finding it very interesting to read about other […]