just our day to day life
This summer I came across a couple of recipes for Summer Rolls that looked fantastic. I never realized that the wrappers were gluten free. I also thought they’d be hard to make. The difference between Summer Rolls and Spring Rolls is that Spring Rolls are …
Prosciutto is the new bacon and this recipe proves it. I saw this recipe in a Food and Wine newsletter and I knew I had to make it while zucchini was in season. The original recipe calls for a mint dressing, but I didn’t think …
I don’t wake up in the morning early enough to make breakfast and I also prefer to eat a little later in the morning so I can work out during lunch without being hungry. I make a lot of egg bakes that I can reheat …
A grocery store in our area had a burger contest that a friend of ours entered. He didn’t win, but he got the recipe for the 1st place winner in the Veggie Burger category and said it was amazing. Kelley gave me the recipe for …
I’ve been trying to prepare more seafood because we really love it and its easy to make and healthy. Quinoa has been my favorite grain for a long time and I’m surprised that so many people just now seem to be discovering it. Quinoa is …
Our friends had an opening ceremonies wine party for the Olympics, which I thought was a spectacular idea. Each couple had to “claim” a country and bring a wine and food item from that county. I went back and forth on which country I wanted, …
Need a clean, tasty dinner? I found this recipe in the April/May issue of Clean Eating Magazine and decided to make it one night when I had fresh green beans. It was really good, though I overcooked the chicken slightly (as I often …
Chipotle Corn Salad is one of my favorite things to make in the summer for get togethers because it’s simple and fresh. Chipotle Corn Salad is perfect because it can be served chilled or at room temperature and you won’t have to worry about it …
Mmmm..Cheesecake. I found this recipe in USA Weekend as I was sorting the mail. I don’t always flip through this paper, but I’m glad I did because as soon as I saw the recipe, I wanted to make it. It’s an Ellie Krieger recipe, so …
What I’m making this weekend: Bibimbap for dinner on Friday with friends: Shibuya Punch for cocktails on Friday: Lime Margarita Bars for dessert on Friday: Kentucky Bourbon Chex Mix for a snack at a party on Saturday: I’m also making Pineapple Martinis on Friday …