Maple & Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
August 1st… Oh how I dread you. Summer hours officially come to an end and the onslaught of fall craziness hits me like a semi. I am gazing whistfully out at the lake hearing the birds dash through...
View ArticleKeeping a Food Journal
Mindfullness Something I don’t have all of the time when it comes to eating. I think we are all guilty of it now and again. A handful of chips here. A few pieces of candy there. A couple of dips...
View ArticleSeared Scallops With Pineapple Avocado Salsa
Have you ever heard of burning the candle at three ends? Nope? Well, there’s a reason–A candle only has two ends I will be looking forward to a beer this weekend ;) Just like this mama is only one...
View ArticleDo You Drink Enough Water? (And a Giveaway!)
Take your body weight. Divide it by two. Now add ounces to the end. That is how much water you should be drinking each day based on your body size. Why is drinking enough water so important critical?...
View ArticleSeared Shrimp With Avocado Cream Sauce
Have I told you before how I love shrimp? It’s low-fat. You don’t have to remember to de-thaw it the night before. It cooks in four minutes. It’s good in Asian, Italian, and Mexican food. Hey-my kids...
View ArticleInterview with Lynnae’s Gourmet Pickles & a Giveaway!
Aren’t these girls just adorable!? I accidentally discovered them while I was auditioning for the show, Supermarket Superstars (Which I have yet to hear from btw. Grr.) Anyway, I loved their audition...
View ArticleSneak Veggies into Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner!
Happy Friday my friends! (A little early…) I have always believed that diets are just plain wrong. They tell you what you can’t eat, which just makes you crave those things even more. If I had to...
View ArticleCopycat! Starbucks Vanilla Spice Latte
There is this local coffee shop here in Milwaukee called Stone Creek and they have an amazing Cardamon Latte. It is such an interesting, exotic flavor and is my 100% favorite coffee. Starbucks Spiced...
View ArticleHost a Better For you BBQ! {Burgers & Pasta Salads}
How , my friends, has summer been treating you? We have been so busy with the new condo at Northern Bay, but I love it up there-sunshine, trees, the lake, the cheesy music blaring from the tiki bar,...
View ArticleAn Interview with the CEO of BANDI Wear–And a Fabulous Giveaway!
Would you rather wear a beret or a fannie pack for the rest of your life? I go with beret every time. That’s how unbelievably dorky I believe fannie packs are. Until I met the BANDI. Brilliant. They...
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