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Lazy Day!
Lazy Day Lazy Lily sitting in the sun being lazy. This look, it’s a way of asking me what I’m looking at! Nap time. Getting comfortable. Such a cute napper. Basically, at our house it’s difficult to get a lazy day with two active pups. Today, however, we took full advantage of the laziness. Time for naps, treats and a few photos. Bella is such a stinker that she’ll wake us up around 6:30am wondering why we’re not right there to feed her. Really? You…
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Recipe: Stuffed Jalapeños
Game day snack? Movie treat? TV series marathon? Stuffed Jalapeño made from scratch and baked for a much healthier treat! They are quick and easy… Ingredients 7-9 jalapeños 1/2 cup cheddar, monterey jack and mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons of cilantro small white onion 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce Slice jalapeños in half, deseed and dice onions. Sauté onions in a bit of oil until rich and brown – set aside to cool. Mix in a large bowl the onions, cilantro, the 3 cheeses and the sriracha…
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Cupid’s Cupcake
Cupid’s Cupcake Wild about Cupcakes is a fabulous cupcake recipe book. My mom got it for me a couple of years ago as a stocking stuffer. Great find, Mom! It’s full of different categories – healthy, chocolate, kiddos, party ideas, and special moments. A bonus, Rachel Lane even offers gluten free, sugar free, dairy free, egg free diabetic friendly options. So awesome! I can’t post the recipe, since that’s a violation of copyright – but you can buy the book, Wild about Cupcakes at Amazon.com.…
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Valentine’s Day – Milk Glass & Candy
Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is around the corner…red and white fill the house! My Nana loves Milk Glass – it warms my heart to have a few pieces in my home – plus, candy is always welcome!!! It’s time for Valentine’s day milk glass candy – here we go. Cinnamon Hearts?? Yes! Marshmallow Hearts?? You bet! A Valentine’s Day Candy Display! Take a bite out of my heart. I’m such a nerd. Valentine’s day is great – not because of the overly commercial aspect where…
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Recipe: Tenderloin Roast
Tenderloin Roast – crusted in garlic and parmesan cheese – so tender, so flavourful and so perfect for a special occasion!! I made this roast for Christmas this past year, but I recommend using it for any special time (or non special, too) like Valentine’s Day, Easter, or perhaps just a nice meal to say ‘I love you’. Ingredients Tenderloin Roast – this one is 1.5 lb. (feeds 3-4) 15 shallots 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup parsley 2 tablespoon of minced…
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Recipe: Southern Sautéed Kale
Kale – southern sautéed and delicious! The health benefits of kale – high in vitamins and antioxidants. A great side dish for any warm winter meal. Ingredients 1 bunch of kale 1/2 cup almond slivers and dried cranberries white onion 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 1/2 cup of chicken stock 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard and rice vinegar 5 tablespoons of white sugar Start off by sweating the onions in the oil – with the garlic. Keep the…
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Eats: Super Bowl Snacks 2013
Super Bowl snacks 2013 – the Baltimore Ravens face the San Francisco 49ers – an epic showdown between two brothers – both head coaches. What is needed for this Super Bowl 47? Treats! Eats! and all while being a little healthy!! Super Bowl Snacks 2013 First, try my Spicy Salsa – so fresh, so good and a definite game winner! I made this recipe at a potluck last summer and it was a hit – like gone before everything else type of hit. Try it!…
