Yesterday I attended the Grand Tasting of the Eat Drink RI Festival that my friend David organized. The event was held in the Biltmore Hotel Grand Ballroom (where we had our wedding reception). There was plenty of food from local farmers and purveyors… The gorgeous ballroom before the grand tasting opened to the public. As…
A Day In The Life: Eat Drink RI Festival 2013
Fitness Friday: No More Jiggle Tricep Push-Back Timed Challenge
I certainly hope you enjoyed the one day break but now it is time to get back to work. I think you will find this week’s challenge a bit easier as I will now take one of the exercises from last week and challenge you to maintain the proper form and pump out as many…
A Day In The Life: Three Weeks with Cheddar
Three weeks ago we adopted ‘Cheddar Jack’ from the local shelter. We informed the kids that they would need to be extremely patient, gentle and respectful to Cheddar’s disposition and fear. He had been abandoned as a tiny kitty and the only home he knew was a small cage at the shelter. Once we brought…
Shrimp & Snow Pea Fried Rice Recipe
Yesterday the kids and I spent some time out and about as well as cooking. Later in the afternoon, we made some homemade marinara sauce and this shrimp fried rice recipe. My son skipped eating the shrimp but the rest of us didn’t mind as we get to enjoy additional shrimp. Make this.
Slow-Cooker BBQ & Coffee Pulled Chicken Sandwich Recipe
This week marks spring break week so I will be busy keeping the babes occupied and spending extra time together so things may be a bit quiet on the blog front. But that does not mean I will leave you high and dry for Monday. Nope, I whipped together this pretty baby Sunday morning when…
Fitness Friday: No More Jiggle Tricep Challenge Series
Looking good this summer is more than getting your backside in shape. Nope, you also have that fabulous jiggle bat-winged area we all women are blessed with, called the triceps. So, let’s spend a few weeks getting those babies to go from flapping in the wind to barely moving in the breeze. Each day, try…
Slow-Cooker Pork Chops with Marinara Sauce (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free and No Sugar Added)
I was staring out the window this morning and thinking about what to make for dinner when it hit me that my parents are going to arrive about noon today. ‘Oh my, what should I make for lunch?’ I now thought. I stared into the fridge to survey ingredients and knew instantly that I would…
A Day In the Life: San Pedro Square Market in San Jose California
Although most of the trip to San Jose involved meetings, there was some time to get fresh air and explore. One place I could see out my hotel window, was a building with a ‘Market’ sign. It looked a bit eclectic from the outside so I guessed it was not a regular grocery store. Once…
Mini Balsamic Quinoa Salmon Burgers with Wheat Germ Panko Crust
Tuesday was a spectacular 70 degree day here in Rhode Island. It was so amazing, that I asked our boy to take a walk with me. We all know that exercise gets the endorphins pumping and I needed them since my neck was making me pout. With weather this sunny and warm, I thought about…