In August of last year, we took our son to Disney World for the first time.  While there, thanks to my sister-in-law and brother-in-law who watched our boy for the evening, my husband and I had a date night and went to dinner at Victoria and Albert’s. It was quite possibly the best meal of [...]

Wikipedia states that purgatory is “the condition or process of purification or temporary punishment..”. Tonight I made Eggs in Purgatory with Asparagus… another recipe from Gina’s blog. I have seen this recipe done by Giada on the Food Network, and other Italian cooks, and it had me intrigued. Plus, it looked simple, which is terrific [...]

Well it’s Sunday, and my family and I are going to the Field Museum today.  Unfortunately I’ve been awake since around 3:30 am thinking about job-hunting.  Nothing like being awake stressing out when I could be resting before a fun day with my guys. My goal this coming week is to shop a few sale [...]

I am not sure who Bronco Bob is, but in this house we love him! My friend Amy made this dip a couple of years ago for us.  I’m not usually a fan of sweet flavors in a savory dish, but this one is addictive… highly addictive.  It’s one of those recipes that people ask [...]

I’d like to think that I have learned a lot being unemployed, and I was thinking about it today.  One of the things I started doing (and don’t get mad…) is recycling.  Yes, I admit it, I didn’t recycle much at all before this.  And, I started doing it for purely selfish reasons.  I decided [...]

Ok, so there is no picture for this recipe… simply because I was too busy eating it to take a picture!  These were amazing.  I think they’re the best quesadillas I’ve ever had, and they truly are a meal in themselves! So, here’s a link to Gina’s recipe for them. They are 7.75 points as-is. [...]

Well it’s another beautiful morning in Chicagoland.  I truly cannot complain about having time off in the spring.  I wish it was a little warmer, but beggars can’t be choosers. Yesterday I accomplished much of what I had set out to do.  I did walk 3 miles in order to get our beach passes for [...]

Yesterday I went back to counting my Weight Watchers points, trying to exercise, and getting a more positive attitude.  I can’t control much right now, but I can control how I’m eating and taking care of myself.  So, I have my list of healthy meals for the week all planned out.  I did walk with [...]

Well, it’s a new week with no party-planning to do.  Back to job hunting and life in general. This morning I was reading a blog by Geneen Roth.  In her post “More about Kindness”, she talks about how many of us want to change the way we are feeling.  Personally, I’d love to enjoy this [...]

Well, the “3rd year of Sir Caelan’s reign” (i.e. his 3rd birthday party, Medieval Times theme) was a hit.  I spent 2 days cooking/prepping, and people were here for 12 hours!  I’m not sure how I would have pulled it off if I wasn’t unemployed and had extra time! For food, I started with “trench [...]