Roasted chicken from a smoky grill infused with aromatic herbs and a sweet trace of cinnamon and honey greet you upon entering the AHEPA House. Guests gravitate towards the rows of steaming dishes and Greek women buzzing around the prep tables, chopping fresh vegetables, buttering filo and crumbling Feta. The choreography in the kitchen is […]
Hey all, did you know it’s Nintendo Switch’s birthday? This innovative game system turned “1” this year and to celebrate our friends at GameStop have some amazing deals, a fun new way to play Mario Kart, and a fantastic giveaway to share with you! I’m partnering with GameStop to bring you all these fab goodies, […]
Last week, when I attended the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration as a guest of Disney, my family and I were treated to a 10 minute preview of the film at Hollywood Studios. Those 10 minutes were breath-taking, exhilarating and fascinating – certainly leaving us longing to see more of this spectacular film! This film […]
Nestled between the midtown and downtown tunnels, hugging the Elizabeth River, the Ghent District in Norfolk offers visitors hope. Hope that history can triumph over the rage of the industrial machine. Hope that charming, picturesque neighborhoods are not merely trivial anecdotes in Norman Rockwell magazines, but still are pulsating epicenters for residents and tourists alike. […]
No other cookware is as durable, versatile and built to withstand the test of time as well as cast iron. If creating a minimalist kitchen is a goal, cast iron cookware will serve your purpose well. With a Dutch oven, a few skillets (of variant sizes,) a griddle, a pizza pan and a small and […]
The not-so-pretty truth is – Americans waste a lot of food. The other not-so-great truth is that in addition to adversely affecting the planet, food waste also has a negative impact on your grocery bill. What do you do to help curb food waste? Is there a good truth to be found? Yes! The super-good […]
Can you feel it? Spring is right around the corner! It seems difficult to fathom when you are knee-deep in snow but there is life brimming below the earth surface in anticipation of the warm breezes that will heading our way. Now is the best time to pick up some farm fresh books to read […]
Not many people like to think about or talk about the “icky” side of the kitchen – the deep, dark invisible places where germs reside, but things like Salmonella are real threats to your farm fresh culinary enjoyment. Thanks to my partnership with Maverick Housewares, I’m sharing some important tips to help you play with […]
This post is in partnership with Lionsgate. Last week we shared the super fun trailer for EARLY MAN (in theaters February 16,) and as promised, this week we have more information, an EARLY MAN Activity Book and an epic giveaway for you to enjoy… read on! My sons and I already know we want to […]
