Who is excited for Memorial Day weekend? I am SO looking forward to having the hubby home for 4 days. We are still deciding on whether or not we should take a short road trip, but if not we’ll keep busy with some outdoor activities. We are still adjusting to Spring time in the midwest….
Archives for May 2011
A Delicious, Healthy Side- Roasted Cauliflower
I am on a roasting vegetable kick. Broccoli, carrots, asparagus, you name it! My newest favorite is roasted cauliflower. I’ll have to admit cauliflower is not my favorite veggie raw and I really don’t cook with it often. This however is simple and so good. I could eat it everyday prepared this way. If you’re…
Bison a Healthy Choice for Red Meat Lovers
Just a quick note to mention the website I’ve been writing for, tree.com has officially launched! This is the project that I was referring to a while back and it involves providing them with 1-2 posts a week for their website. I am so happy to be doing it! I am a Featured Contributor for…
Baby Greens with Pear & Brie and an Apricot Balsamic Dressing
Once you get a chance to make those yummy nuts I previously posted, you can throw this simple salad together in no time. I had very little vegetables on hand when I made it, but I kind of like the simplicity of the 4 ingredients. Even a fancy salad can come together in minutes. Why…
Candied Pecans
I am not sure if you know this, but I am a big salad fan. I guess it started from growing up with a family that liked it as well- my memories of childhood are that we ate salad at almost every meal (whether we really did or not, we definitely had a lot of…
Easter Recap- A Perfect Brunch
Is it too late for an Easter Recap? Oh well sorry, I am telling you about it anyway! We had a great Easter. I was a little worried that we’d be stressed and exhausted since we were in the middle of unpacking, but we just decided to take a break and enjoy the special day….
Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Hello friends, we just returned from a quick trip to St. Louis one of the big city near us. We had a great time exploring and eating (and Costco shopping). Today I have tons of stuff to catch up on- from unpacking/organizing, to making appointments, to grocery shopping. Since I am short on time, I…