Summer sparks my urge to grill everything but when fall rolls around I have a serious passion for roasting all sorts of garden goodies from squash and zucchini to my very favorite side, red potatoes. Roasting makes it super simple to create an excellent side with very little prep, but a whole lot of flavor. […]
If you are fortunate enough to living in the Cincinnati area within easy driving distance to the Red Roost Tavern… I seriously envy you! Fresh regional flavors are the show stoppers here and a terrific crew of folks are enthusiastic about ensuring you savor each bite. Housed in the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, Red Roost Tavern […]
With back-to-school, came back-to-sports and a variety of other after-school academic and hobby activities. What this means is little time to put a fresh, healthy on-the-go meal together during the week. So when I can match simple, tasty and quick-to-prep ingredients for a filling meal that makes the kids say “wow!” – it’s a sure-fire […]
As a foodie, I don’t wish to sacrifice taste for healthy options, so I’m constantly seeking healthy foods that taste great. As part of a sponsored post campaign for ConAgra, I’m adding enjoyable new options to savor! Creamy-smooth cool bursts of vanilla delight my taste-buds as I dig into a cup of Healthy Choice Vanilla […]
It’s been a fantasy of ours to have cell phone service in the country. Thanks to sample product received from Wilson Electronics, we’re making it a reality… Big blue skies, field aplenty, wide open spaces and nature on your doorstep – living in a remote rural area has spectacular advantages, but reliable cell phone service […]
Since my husband was knee-high to a grasshopper, sorghum popcorn balls have ushered in fall. Some call sorghum popcorn balls “old fashioned,” but here in the Appalachias, we call it standard Halloween fare. For generations, Kentucky farmers have been producing nutrient rich and naturally gluten free crops of sorghum and pressing it into a thick, […]
Few things convey warmth and comfort in a room like the right carpeting. But whether you are considering a wall-to-wall or sectional carpeting, replacing a carpet can be a terribly stressful burden. What should be a joyful process can often be mystifying and bewildering. What carpet should you select? What color should you choose? What […]
Jam cake is long-time picnic favorite in our family. Not sure where the original recipe originated from, but grandma’s strawberry jam cake was the bees knees! Over the years I’ve experimented with multiple jam flavorings and wild blackberry jam, as they say, “takes the cake” in my kitchen. I’m also a big fan of finger […]
A decade has passed, but the compassionate care of the nurses and hospice care workers that eased my father’s pain during his last hours with us and supported our family through this difficult time, still touches my heart. Their strength when I was crumbling, their advice when we were incapable of rational thought, and their […]
