food

Let’s Talk About Gut Health

Did you know that about 70% of your immune system lives in your gut?  Your gut is so important to your overall health that it’s sometimes referred to as a “2nd brain”.  Kind of gives new meaning to the phrase “gut feeling”!  Today I hope to put some knowledge in your head about gut health. […] Read more…

teaching kids to cook

The Importance of Teaching Kids to Cook

Yes, kids can learn to cook!  I’ve had my son in the kitchen “helping” since he was about 3 years old.  Even if all he was doing was helping to measure & stir, he was still learning some valuable cooking lessons.  He also learned a little math & science!  I’m no child raising expert (whatever […] Read more…

super simple homemade pizza rolls

Super Simple Homemade Pizza Rolls

It’s Wednesday, the middle of the week, and the first day of the month, so what are you cooking for supper tonight?  I’ve got a recipe that’s quick to whip up and is sure to please all those grumbling bellies!  These homemade pizza rolls can definitely be adjusted to match your families favorite pizza toppings.  You […] Read more…

Cheesy Roasted Potatoes in Less Than 30 Minutes!

  As much as I love to cook, the less time I have to spend in the kitchen, the better!  That’s more time I can be making stuff – other than food.  : ) Most roasted or baked potato recipes call for the potatoes to be in the oven for 45 minutes to an hour. […] Read more…

Sesame Sweet & Sour Chicken

It’s Friday and it’s the weekend before Valentine’s day, so I’m guessing the restaurants will be packed!  How about staying in with Chinese food and a movie?  Sounds great to me!  Any time we eat out, everyone always orders something different – except Chinese takeout.  We all get the exact same thing, sesame chicken with […] Read more…

red velvet cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing

  Today is the first day of February.  Although it’s the shortest month, it’s filled with all kinds of interesting things – just check here.  I think I’m really looking forward to that Hoodie Hoo Day on the list!  Besides finding out if we’re going to have more winter on the 2nd (not much winter here […] Read more…

Black Eyed Peas and Things to Come

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe New Year’s Eve and Day!  My evening and day were spent at home cleaning, cooking, and sewing.  I know, I’m such a party animal!  One thing that definitely did not happen was washing clothes.  It’s an old superstition in my family – wash clothes on New Year’s […] Read more…