I’m not sure who alfredo was, but he is number 1 in my book!  I’d love to drown myself in a bowl of alfredo sauce from the ol’ Olive Garden, but the WW points value is ridiculous.  Here’s a slimmed down version that really hits the spot.  It’s creamy and delicious.  Plus, there’s the added [...]

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 [...]

Today is my son’s first “real” day at preschool.  His Dad and I both went with him on Friday to attend a half-day and get him orientated.  But today, today is the big one… a full school day all by himself.  He’s been to pre-preschool at daycare, but this just feels different. I’ve got his [...]

I haven’t made many of Giada’s recipes lately.  I found them either to be too complex for a simple dinner, or a bit on the heavy side.  Her last episode, however, featured easy weeknight meals.  I decided to make a few of them right away.  This one was awesome!  The topping would be good on [...]

When I was working with an hour commute each way, I was constantly looking for fast weeknight meals.  Funny, now with two kids instead of one, I’m also looking for fast weeknight meals! I saw this on an episode of Giada at Home and decided right away to make it.  I already had instant polenta [...]

What a busy day.  Today was my son’s last day at “daycare” (sort of pre-preschool).  He starts preschool (gulp!) next Friday.  I love walking him to & from his current school, so this morning we set off on foot.  He fell, scratched his knee, bleeding… so we hobbled home to mend his wound.  He still [...]

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’ve been trying desperately to get organized.  I’m currently laid off from work, so I’m a stay-at-home mom… and I have a cleaning lady.  What??!!  I know… My husband says that I should enjoy it, but I have the ol’ Catholic guilt working in me and I’ve decided to either have her come once a [...]

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 [...]

Well it’s been a busy week.  I’ve been out of town visiting my parents, and they don’t have internet service (I know, I know… I don’t get it either).  I figured that my son might enjoy running around outside at their house once more before summer is over. While I was there, I told my [...]