Summer Strawberry Salad

Summer Strawberry Salad

I’m just going to hit pause on the awesomely easy summer strawberry salad for a sec… I get to go dancing in two days!!!  Maybe that’s not exciting for you, but it is for me 🙂 The hubby and I used to do fun things like take latin 

Strawberry Basil Mojito

Strawberry Basil Mojito

It’s FRIDAY and I’m feeling great!  My kids were in vacation bible school every morning this week which meant I actually had some bona-fide alone time to get things done.  I checked off item after item on my summer to-do list and am finally caught 

Beef Gyros with Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce

Beef Gyros with Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce

Ahhhhh. That’s the sound of a happy mom who’s getting a little bit of a break! My two daughters are away for the week spending time with their grandparents on the farm.  They will be showing goats and exhibiting their culinary and artistic creations at the 

Southwest Salad with Chipotle Dressing

Southwest Salad with Chipotle Dressing

Half of the summer is nearly gone already! How does that happen?!? At least that’s how I’ve always perceived the 4th of July holiday. It’s always marked the halfway point in my mind though we really do have two full months left until school starts up again. I 

Mushroom Leek Risotto

Mushroom Leek Risotto

Oh boy. My girls are officially on summer vacation and I’m happy they’re around.  Not so happy about all the “I’m bored!” statements that are happening already.  Lucky for them, I have all sorts of fun tasks to solve their boredom (insert maniacal laugh here).  I’m 

Baked Sweet Potato Egg Nests

Baked Sweet Potato Egg Nests

It’s my darling husband’s 40th birthday today!! In honor of his big celebration, we had a huge yard party this past weekend with a taco and nacho bar which included fresh salsa, smoky guacamole, chipotle bean dip and chile con queso. We studded the yard with 

Chorizo Meatloaf

Chorizo Meatloaf

I thought I was done with casserole type meals for awhile as the weather has been that perfect temp where I’m equally comfortable wearing jeans and a long sleeve shirt or shorts and a tee.  Two days of gloomy rain and more yet to come lends 

Pina Colada Peach Smoothie

Pina Colada Peach Smoothie

Every year for the past ten years, we’ve held a garage sale at our house over mother’s day weekend.  It was tradition in the neighborhood we had lived in. Last year was the last garage sale as we’ve moved to an acreage and it’s gotten 

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

I’m currently sitting at my desk with a chicken on my shoulder watching an exciting lightning storm outside while sipping a small glass of wine. I’m good at multitasking.  The dear hubby is gone on a business trip this week so I’ve been gladly bombarding 

Mushroom Dijon Chicken Skillet

Mushroom Dijon Chicken Skillet

  I am so happy right now!  I’ve been outside in a tank top all morning shoveling dirt and getting my garden soil prepped for planting.  Yeah, I realize that sort of work isn’t necessarily fun for all but I LOVE it.  AND it’s only