I adore poached pears. I love how light yet completely satisfying this dessert is. It’s always elegant and quite easy to prepare. Poached pears are also quite versatile. With just four little ingredients and essentially one step, poached pears are the perfect dessert to throw together just before you serve dinner. When the meal is … Read more
The Big Game is almost here and we are already getting ready for our Game Day Party with lots of yummy football food. Football is one of those American traditions that we have adopted and embraced since moving to the US. I have to admit that initially I only watched it for the ads but my … Read more
Throwing a party usually results in having to throw together decorations for the table. An easy way to add a festive look to your table can be achieved with toothpicks and ribbon. Spools of different ribbons are usually just a dollar or two and felt pieces can be found in the seasonal aisles of craft … Read more
I am a runner. I enjoy long distances and hill workouts at my own pace. The more I run and the older I get, the more I realize I need to pay attention to the foods that fuel me and by extension my family. If you are also looking to eat in a more heart … Read more
We recently had our first homegrown crop of mushrooms from our awesome Back To The Roots Mushroom Kit and as I was wondering what I should cook with them someone suggested making mushroom and flor de calabaza quesadillas. I had never had flor de calabaza (zuchinni blossom) before and I was intrigued. A couple of … Read more
I love a simple craft that I can do with my children that they have as much fun with creating as I do. I think most little girls love pretty barrettes, combs and ponytail holders. It’s so much fun to create something that reflects the holidays, season or special event that they can wear and … Read more
I am super excited to share with you some big news. There is a new candy bar in town and I got to try it out so I could share with you all what I think of it. This might just be one of the best perks of being a blogger, can you imagine anything … Read more
We love fajitas, burritos and enchiladas dinners during the week. They are quick, easy and fairly inexpensive meals to throw together for a family of 5. The problem I face are the few rogue tortilla wraps left on the plate when the meal is over. Fortunately, my family is also big on desserts. I looked … Read more
This holiday cleaning tips post is brought to you by Swiffer® as part of a Type-A Parent Community Sponsored Post. Now that the holidays are over, the Christmas tree and decorations have been taken down and the Three Kings have come and gone my house looked like a tornado had been through it. Between family … Read more
My daughter is a huge Disney fan, she loves everything Disney and she had been waiting for the new Disney movie FROZEN to come out, to the point that she had even memorized the date it was coming out on theaters. We had been unable to watch it so last weekend we decided to surprise … Read more
