My husband and I first tried today’s recipe, Mediterranean Wraps, shortly after our wedding 16 years ago. It’s been a favorite since then. My husband tends to be a meat and potatoes sort of guy. So for him to love a vegetarian recipe like this, it has to be amazingly delicious. Piled inside this wrap, you’ll […]
With homegrown tomato season just around the corner, I thought I’d share my favorite summertime recipe—Bruschetta with Feta Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar. During the summer, I make this simple recipe often for my family. We enjoy these appetizers with dinner out on our patio. Made with juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil, this refreshing and delicious […]
My seven-year-old son and I are embarking on an adventure this summer—an educational expedition that will take us around the world over the next 11 weeks. As armchair travelers, we’ll be learning all sorts of things about each region we visit, including its geography, people and cultures, history, cuisine, contributions to art and literature, and […]
Bacon, Basil, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado Chicken Salad . . . Whew! I’m out of breath just saying that. How about BBLTA Chicken Salad for short?! You gotta love acronyms for recipes like this (or if you work for the government :0). As a salad lover, I couldn’t resist the urge to convert the beloved BLT […]
My seven-year-old son and I love a good adventure story. So I was thrilled to discover a series of books that delivers just that—Adventure in Odyssey’s The Imagination Station series. We’ve read the first three books and have enjoyed the storylines, characters, and messages. We own Books 4 through 10 and plan to read them. […]
What could go better with a burger than fries? How about Sassy Sweet Potato Fries?! Oh yeah! On Memorial Day, we grilled up some turkey burgers and enjoyed them with a basket of these sweet-n-spicy fries. Simple to prepare, these oven baked fries took center stage at our holiday meal. They didn’t last long. A […]
Life’s been busy here these last couple of weeks with many good things. My son finished first grade last Wednesday. I’ve also enjoyed some special moments with family. My husband’s Aunt Rose and her sister Dorothy came into town for a visit. I always cherish our time with them. They are lovely, funny, and wise ladies! […]
With hiking season just around the corner, I thought I’d share one of my favorite places to hike in Colorado. Four years ago, my family discovered a gem tucked away in the mountains near Breckenridge, Colorado ~ Spruce Creek Trail. My son was three at the time, and with the help of a Kelty child […]
On weekends, I love making up a special breakfast for my family. Oh, I cherish those mornings when we don’t have to rush out the door and can take our time and enjoy breakfast together. This last weekend, I got a little creative in the kitchen and made up a new breakfast dish––Sweet Potato Sausage […]
In 2009, I had the great privilege of interviewing my mom for a writing assignment. What an enriching experience that interview was! (If you have the opportunity, I urge you take take some time to interview your mom. You’ll likely be surprised by what you discover about her.) I gained many nuggets of wisdom from […]