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We're so cheesy! chicken caprese and other culinary adventures

2013-03-02T23:10:11+01:00

OK, it's only March 2nd. Not exactly spring yet, but I think it’s time I come out of hibernation. I can feel my motivation coming back and I’m ready to tackle (...)

Stretch that dough! eating healthy on a budget

2012-10-13T19:07:25+02:00

I try to approach grocery shopping with the best intentions – planning ahead for the week, making a list, etc. But as you know, it doesn’t always work out that (...)

Grab-worthy granola bars - new recipe

2012-07-30T22:48:27+02:00

I don’t know who invented the term “lazy days of summer,” but it certainly doesn’t apply in our house! Having the kids around more is great, but we’re all just (...)

Healthy tips to avoid gaining pounds this summer

2012-07-18T21:42:38+02:00

I was honored to be asked to author a post for Health Decide, part of Orca Healthand provide some healthy tips for how to avoid extra pounds this summer. (...)

Look ma, no weeds! how to create a lasagna garden

2012-07-18T18:25:43+02:00

Ladies and gentlemen, I am in complete disbelief. I may go as far as to say that my brown thumb, for the first time EVER, may be turning green. As I wrote in (...)

Do i have a lasagna thumb

2012-03-28T20:01:14+02:00

OK, for the third year in a row, I’m going to try vegetable gardening. For the past two years, I’ve made it to the planting stage, and that’s as far as it (...)

How to make a salad dressing to wear with skinny jeans

2012-03-10T19:11:45+01:00

I deep-fried last weekend (does deep-fried have a hyphen? That's how little I know about it!). It was the first time I've ever done it, and I'm still reeling. (...)

Vegetable hide-and-seek and other life lessons

2012-02-16T22:37:31+01:00

I tend to get really hung up on the little things. I let them bring me down. Maybe it’s winter blues (if you can call average Charleston temps in the 60s (...)

The svelte gourmet cookbook 25% off holiday sale

2011-11-29T19:22:08+01:00

Struggling with last minute gift ideas? Need an extra stocking stuffer? Looking for something that's easy to mail? Or maybe you're simply trying to avoid your (...)

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

2011-11-16T19:52:16+01:00

Did you know there’s such a thing as “too apple-y?” According to the kids, that was the problem with version one of this recipe. The truth is, this recipe took (...)