I have no clue why this recipe is called what it is… but it’s Yankee Doodle Beef Soup and it’s delish.  After a fun day with my son (yes, I admit, I’m enjoying this time being unemployed because I can spend more time with him!), I made this for my neighbor who just had a [...]

It’s been a happily busy and beautiful day today.  I took my son out for a 4 mile walk in the stroller and ran some errands.  I also got him his first Home Depot hot dog, and a shake from Steak ‘n Shake.  So, mom got her exercise, and son got his snacks.  It is [...]

I had 2 goods, and a not-so-great.  I made 3 recipes last night, 2 of which I loved, and one that was so-so.  I guess 2 out of 3 isn’t bad! So today I’m posting them all a bit late because I’m watching a neighbor’s boy in addition to my own.  I’m a bit amazed [...]

Last night I spent a fun evening with friends for “game night” – hopefully the first of many to come.  Somehow we managed to eat, have some wine, and play a game of Cranium, all with the kids running around.  Now THAT is multitasking at its finest. When talking about some of my dearest friends [...]

Today I thought I’d share this recipe from my mom.  She used to make these for me when I was young (apparently my cheese addiction was in full force back then as well). Homemade Mozzarella Sticks 1 pound mozzarella cheese chunk 1 package square won ton or egg roll wrappers (found in the produce section) [...]

Well here we are… a new day, and a new blog!  I hope everyone likes the new format.  I’m really excited about it!  There are some new features (subscribing via email, etc) that I think are really nice.  They’re also trying to work on bringing over my “followers” from the other site… so we’ll see [...]

Today the weather matches my mood… dreary. It’s been a difficult few days. The job opportunity that I thought I had didn’t pan out. So it’s back to the drawing board. I’ve been sitting in front of the computer all day sending out resumes, writing cover letters, and stinking up the place because I just [...]

Today I am once again unsure about work. The contract that I had moving forward is currently on hold. I am trying to stay positive but it’s getting difficult. I had high hopes, and right now they’re being smooshed. I believe that as a Mom, I try to do things a certain way to support [...]

As I start the last week of unemployment, I am a bit nervous as to how I’ll get it all done once I start working again. I swear I’m busier now than I was while working! It’s amazing all the things that need to get done, and how little time we have to do them! [...]

If you’ve never had stone crab claws, I’d highly recommend them. The shells are pre-cracked because of how hard they are. However, people also use a mallet to crack the shells as well. When harvested, the claw is actually taken and the crab is put back into the sea, where he’ll grow a new pair [...]