Thought to journal a bit since I have some free time. I have been pretty busy with the family and work lately. We are six days into Spring, and still have a lot of snow surrounding the house..though it’s melting. I think. Came home from the gym last night to my daughter, WHO IS 7!, telling … More Don’t Girls Have Cooties!?!?
Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt went off yesterday without a hitch! The snow outside made it a touch of an obstacle. We had to set the hunt inside the house…using the living room as the hunting grounds. But with 250 filled plastic eggs, and 8 children, it was more like an egg wonderland than a … More Our Easter Egg Hunt 2013
Basil Pesto– without nuts 1 cup fresh basil leaves, washed, completely dried and base stems removed. 1 large clove garlic, cut in half 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese In a food processor, add in basil, garlic and s&p. Pulse until coarsely … More Basil Pesto Without Nuts
In 2007, our lives changed forever. Our oldest daughter was diagnosed with anaphylaxis, related to food allergies, just as she just turned 2 years old. A food allergy is when the body’s immune system mistakenly thinks a food protein is a harmful agent, and attacks it. Anaphylaxis is a life threatening allergic reaction. The immune … More Food Allergies- Have the Conversation.
This is a super quick dish to make after work, one of my favorites; and there is no way to screw it up! Also, it is a great way to enjoy tacos without using the packet of sodium that comes in a taco meal kit. Those packets bother me so much; have you ever read … More Ground Pork Tacos
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