So many wonderful memories of me and my Mom center around the kitchen, whipping up something together and filling the house with wonderful smells, and lots of laughter.  One of my favorite dishes to help her make was her homemade lasagna.  The story was that she got it from an old Italian woman in Chicago [...]

I didn’t want to go to the store.  It was Sunday, and I just didn’t feel like going to the grocery store and not hanging out with my family.  So, I said “forget it” and thought I’d figure out dinner for the next day on the fly. As I searched for recipes online, I came across [...]

Whew, I’m pooped.  Ok, one should probably not write “poop” in a blog about food, but that pretty much sums it up.  It’s been a busy weekend with the kids and now, Sunday night, I’m trying to catch up on the million-things-I-didn’t-get-done.  But, it was a fun one for sure, and definitely worth it. I’ve [...]

I’m up early this morning logging in to work.  It’s funny how work seems a bit easier when you can do it in your pajamas (or in my case, yoga pants and a t-shirt). It’s been quite the year for me… a new baby girl, a new job, and so many new possibilities.   I feel [...]

I was all excited to blog my Four Seasons Enchiladas.  I couldn’t believe I hadn’t posted it before, and I made it last night for a neighbor who just had a baby.  As I went to type it up this morning, there I find it already blogged on my site.  Ah yes, the brain is [...]

My husband and I love going out for Tapas – basically Spanish appetizers.  When I heard there was an authentic Spanish restaurant near my parents’ home, I asked if they’d go with me sometime.  One of the dishes that I had there was called Albóndigas, or basically Spanish meatballs in a tomato sauce.  They were [...]

At one of my most memorable jobs, I was lucky enough to travel the world.  I had never been overseas, but on my first day on the job I boarded a plane for Germany.  During my six years at the company, I was able to see Germany (several times), Russia, Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan.  [...]

I was going to make the title official and name the Israeli Couscous Tabouli and Creamy White Bean Yogurt Sauce… but good lord that’s a mouthful.  And personally, if the title of the recipe is so long, I’m not sure I’d even want to start reading the list of ingredients to make it.  I’m a [...]

If you take this recipe from the WW website, it is called “Eggplant Parmigiana”…. but I thought that sounded way too fancy.  I like to think I am well-versed in my life.  I live about 5 blocks from the “big city” and spent quite a few years living in Chicago.  My parents couldn’t even tell [...]

Ah summer.  I love it… and I’m getting to really enjoy it this year since I’m currently unemployed.  Ok, yes, it’s not great to have to look for a job, but I am truly enjoying the time off with my kids.  I can’t complain.  And hopefully this will bring about a job opportunity that truly [...]