A friend of mine recently asked me if I had any good crock pot recipes. I made this pork stew with cilantro a few months ago and had forgotten to share it. This was the first time I'd ever made a pork stew and to be truthful the first time I've heard of a pork stew. I was pleasantly pleased with the results and will definitely make it again. It's … [Read more...]
10 High-End vs Drugstore Makeup Products
If you're looking to refresh your makeup this Spring this list of 10 high-end versus drugstore makeup products may come in handy. I'm not an expert on beauty products and have always struggled with applying makeup. I tend to sport a more au naturel look; however, as I get older I'm finding the need to define my eyes more despite my not so steady … [Read more...]
The Smile List
I'm sharing the recipe for these mascarpone chocolate toffee bars over at my friend Dina's blog Buttercream Bakehouse. Dina is a military wife and mother and loves to share delicious desserts and party ideas on her blog. She shared some of her favorite baking items on my blog in this past post. My sister-in-law makes these mascarpone chocolate … [Read more...]
Italian Meatloaf Recipe
Meatloaf isn't one of the most original or exciting dishes, but this Italian Meatloaf recipe is one of my favorites. I found the recipe in Cooking Light magazine years ago. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes and basil give it an Italian flavor and make it unique compared to your standard meatloaf recipe. I'm part Italian and a little partial to … [Read more...]
An Author’s Favorite Books
One of my favorite things to learn about people is what their favorite books are. A person's book selections can tell you a lot about their personality and what excites or fascinates them. Susan W. Lyons is an avid reader and author of the children's book Sea Dogs (and a cat). I shared her book in this list of books for the book lover in your … [Read more...]
Bernie’s Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
My Dad loves to make spaghetti sauce and is very picky when it comes to spaghetti sauce. One of my fondest memories growing up is having a spaghetti dinner every Sunday at my grandmother's house. This tradition continued for several years at my own home. My father doesn't cook a lot, but one of the things he likes to make is spaghetti sauce. I … [Read more...]
Maya Angelou Quotes to Live By
I'm going through a decluttering frenzy right now and came across an email I had printed out from a friend titled Maya Angelou's quotes to live by. There are many great words written by renowned author and poet, Dr. Maya Angelou and although I didn't know her personally she appeared to be someone who practiced what she preached. These are a … [Read more...]
Winter Weather Must-Haves
Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil said there is going to be six more weeks of winter and I believe him. We've been lucky and have had a mild winter in Kansas. I can't imagine living in the Northeast right now. Two weekends ago we were all outside in short sleeves and this past weekend we were bundled up in our coats and gloves again. I'm not a big fan … [Read more...]
Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Chicken Pasta
This sun-dried tomato and basil chicken pasta is full of flavor and I've added several shortcuts which will enable you to get dinner on the table in minutes. A friend of my sister-in-laws made it for a group of people and it's something I would also make for guests. You can transfer it to a 9 x 13 pan, cover and refrigerate for later. I served … [Read more...]
Five Free Printable Love Quotes
I'll be sharing quotes on Love every Wednesday this month. Below are links to five free printable love quotes. I like to pin quotes on my kitchen bulletin board and in my office as little positive reminders. I'm not a natural cheerleader so it takes a little work on my part to be positive. If you are a new reader to my blog, you might be thinking … [Read more...]