Clik here to view.
“Play Ball!”
I never pull pranks anymore on April 1st. I now sit on the sofa with the TV remote superglued to my hand, dutifully rising for the National Anthem and cheering loudly for the ceremonial first pitch....
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Celery Conversation
“D’you want a snack?”“Uhh, sure!”“How about celery? We have lots!”(Blank stare.)“What, celery tastes good! And it’s healthy too!”(Blink blink.)“Okay… Umm, how about a sandwich then?” I overheard...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dinner Decisions
My guy and I rarely agree on dinner dishes. He bought beef, but I wanted chicken. He cooked rice, but I craved bread. He felt like spaghetti, but I made a stir fry. He’s up for Chinese, but I’d...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Being a Big Girl
As little kids, our parents treated us to dinner on Saturdays if we behaved throughout the week. If the adults craved something other than Little Caesars or McDonalds, we all drove downtown to the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bare Naked Nachos
My mom is a nacho connoisseur. After ordering multiple rounds at each of our favorite restaurants, she found that everyone prepared their plates a little differently. Chevy’s built a towering...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Please Pass the Toothpicks!
On Sundays after church, my brother and I hopped into Dad’s car to go straight home while Mom drove the van over to the grocery store. We had enough time to change out of our dressy clothes and pull...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spinach and Goat Cheese Cornbread Muffins
Last December, an idea for a cookbook popped into my head. A special cookbook. One containing only baking recipes—but with a special twist. I immediately logged onto my computer, typed the related...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chocolate-Filled Wheat Rolls
Tender 100% whole wheat rolls filled with a rich dark chocolate center. Completely decadent, yet still low fat and clean-eating friendly! I really procrastinated on writing yesterday’s Sunday...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ants on a Log Stuffing
Peanut butter, celery, and raisins come together in this easy and healthy kid-friendly Thanksgiving side dish! A year ago, I stood in my kitchen after a long day of teaching kids how to use hot...
View ArticleClik here to view.
16 Best Last-Minute Thanksgiving Dishes
My family fell behind on a lot of our holidays this year. We scheduled our Mother’s and Father’s Day Brunches a week late, and my dad finally blew out the candles on his favorite cheesecake two weeks...
View Article
