“Pineapple isn’t white!” my daughter insisted from the fresh foods aisle in Target. “Well, what fruit can you think of that is then?” She thought long and hard, scanning the options available. “Pears and apples are white inside, but they turn brown. Bananas are yellow…” “Do you have a better idea?” “Pineapple it is!” I … [Read more…]
I’ve had this idea mulling around in my head for a while now. Of talking about making lemonade out of your lemons. Because I had a lemon, recently. A lemon car, that is. My first new car–a 2014 Nissan Versa Note. A car that I was thrilled to be able to purchase, even if it … [Read more…]
Disclosure: I received coupons from Driscoll’s Berries in order to develop a recipe for their Strawberry Shortcake contest. All photos and opinions remain my own. I am a whoopie pie freak. What’s my favorite pie? Whoopie. Cupcakes for a classroom birthday party? Nope, whoopie pies. Going to a picnic? I already know what I’m making. … [Read more…]
You have to love any dessert that has “mess” in its title. Doesn’t have to look perfect? That’s right up my alley! Take a bunch of components, throw them all together in a bowl, and serve it. LOVE this concept! Granted, if you take a little time to layer the components, the presentation will be … [Read more…]
The rain has been such an emotional drain lately. Gray, dreary days spent locked up inside avoiding torrential downpours. I hope this will not be our new normal. Not only do I have cranky, crabby kids who need to get outside–whether they like it or not!!–but it’s also delayed a lot of the things I … [Read more…]