When I first saw the star plates at our local Dollar Tree, I knew I had to do more than simply use them for serving grub at our 4th of July barbecue. They are way too cute to keep hidden in the cupboard and hauled out just for eating. I decided I’d make some type […]
Right on the heels of the Maleficent casting an enchanting spell over Disney fans young and old, a new live-action film already has audiences buzzing with excitement. Cinderella is getting a modern make-over bringing to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually dazzling spectacle for a whole […]
Special thanks to MinuteClinic for sponsoring this important conversation about summer camp safety. I do not have fond memories of summer camp, but only because I didn’t have the chance to participate in one during my childhood. Not that my childhood wasn’t filled with other fun activities, but heading off to summer camp was something […]
When my husband first suggested getting a boat, I balked (or squawked, depending on your point of view!) I mean, really, we had better things to spend that money on, right? My laundry wish list of home improvements is awfully long… In retrospect, I’m not sure what I was thinking. Maybe I worried about maintenance, […]
Honey is a delightful ingredient for any season and nearly any drink or dish benefits from a hint of golden sweetness. With allergy season in full bloom, local farmers will tell you that ingesting honey from your region regularly can help alleviate and possibly reduce allergy symptoms. Whatever your reason for loving honey, this recipe […]
I haven’t read the novel “The Fault In Our Stars,” that the upcoming film is based on, but I think I’m nearly as excited as my friends who have to see this film hit the big screen. From the previews, it looks like a warm, rich, deep, funny and all-too-real depiction of what happens when […]
In the spring and summer, my definition of comfort foods dramatically varies from the heavier stews and soups I prefer in the colder months. I tend to gravitate towards lighter dishes and foods with Mediterranean influences. When the weather warms up, my ultimate comfort classic for lunchtime or late night snacking is hummus. Over the […]
While there are certainly times that call for the salted stuff, there are several great benefits to using unsalted butter. The unsalted variety is richer and bigger-bodied than its salted counterpart. It doesn’t contain any salt is made from sweet, pure, and natural cream. Here are four of the best reasons to cook with unsalted […]
There are some movies that grab you immediately, despite the fact that you inevitably know there will be heart-wrenching moments, you also know there will be joy in simply revealing our very “humanness.” I know I will be richer for watching the film and can guess that I will not leave the theater unchanged by […]
