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Wild Rice Salad

In my estimation, you can never enjoy enough salad.   Ideally, my perfect summer meal consists of two types of salad and fresh fish. I made this Wild Rice Salad recipe on Friday night and had just this little bit left over to capture in a photo.  This is an easy recipe, looks colorful, and would…

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Good Morning Smoothie

Thanks to my friend Elaina, and some playing around with the recipe on my own, I've come up with a smoothie that is tasty, healthy, and filling. Whether you own a Vitamix, or a basic blender, you can get creative and come up with delicious concoctions for yourself or your kids. Smoothies have been my…

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Fabulous Homemade Fries

Our good friend Dave makes the world's best homemade fries ever.  To be honest, I had all but given up on french fries.  They were something I loved as a child and a teenager, but have tried to avoid as an adult.  Usually they are just too greasy, and feel like the "filler" on the plate, making…

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Cookie Dough Bars

After seeing these bars floating around the Pinterosphere for several weeks, I decided to try them.  I don't know where they originally came from, but they are heavenly.  There are two reasons you should make them... 1- They are SO easy to make! 2- They taste SO good! I LOVE that they call for sweetened…

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The Best Cupcakes Ever

My children went to a birthday party this past Spring where the hostess served most divine cupcakes I've ever tasted on this earth.  They were so delicious that all I could do was inhale them and irrationally tell myself that I would face the consequences later on.  I parked myself next to the table, hoping…

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Chili Share

Last week we were stuck inside for two days straight.  I survived with lots of Pinot Noir, including my absolute favorite, Erath (http://www.erath.com).  At around $15 a bottle, I promise you will love every sip.  If you're a Pinot person, definitely try it.  I usually get mine at Trader Joe's. Frankly, a liquid diet…

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