Wow, I tried and tried to shorten that title but couldn’t. I could have also included cranberries, parsley, savory, spicy and sweet. See how hard it was hard to trim the title? Not only could I not shorten the title, but I could not decide my favorite way to present these so I made them…
Thanksgiving Day Recipe: Semi-Homemade Portuguese Chorizo Sausage & Apple Stuffing Muffin Cups
Thanksgiving Recipe: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free Low-Fat Apple Cider Gravy
A mouth-full of a title but all true as this is a no butter, not from pan drippings, no sugar added, vegetarian broth gravy recipe. Oh now wait, don’t worry, there is plenty of flavor my friends! Try it and see! To make it really special, I went to Clyde’s Cider Mill to get the…
A Day In the Life: Sofra Bakery in Cambridge, Massachusetts
I have now mentioned Sofra Bakery in two posts (Giveaway & Whipped Feta) so it is time I share about more about this bakery located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sofra bakery is a middle eastern inspired bakery and offers a unique menu, as well as spices and foods that you probably don’t see to often. I…
Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipe: Whipped Feta with Roasted Peppers & Garlic
I told you yesterday that I was in love with Sofra Bakery. I have also told you many times how much I love Feta. I am also telling you that you need a fresh approach to Thanksgiving recipes. However, if you don’t make some traditional fixings, there may be a mutiny so let’s ease into…
Fitness Friday: Reebok Kids ZigLite Sneakers
Besides the fact that we are an active family who loves to be outdoors and play, our pediatrician once told me to get the kids good quality, sturdy shoes. I was researching some good options on a shoe website when I was offered, as a Fitfluential Ambassador, two pairs of ZigLite sneakers for the kids….
A Day in The Life: ChopChop Magazine for the Holidays & Giveaway
Sunday night I headed to Massachusetts to visit my Godsons and then attend a fabulous ‘ChopChop Magazine for the Holidays’ event. Not only was the event fantastic but so was the venue, Sofra Bakery. In fact, I am going to dedicate an entire post just to Sofra. I have written about Chop Chop Magazine in…
Holiday Breakfast Tradition: Eggnog, Vanilla Almond & Cranberry Bread Pudding
Imagine your house filling with the amazing scent of cinnamon, vanilla and eggnog while your guests wake up from stuffing their bellies with Turkey. Then again, maybe you should prepare this ‘Thanksgiving-Eve’ and let the bread soak overnight so all you have to do is turn on the oven and then pop the casserole in…
A Day In The Life: Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa
Eleven. Eleven months ago, my husband gifted me on Christmas, with a gift certificate for a day at the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. Since there have been health issues, a car accident etc., the visit had not occurred until now and since it was going to expire soon, I had to go now. My…
Sautéed Broccoli and Mushrooms with Garlic
Here is a tip my parental friends: sometimes you can combine a loved food with a less loved food and make mealtime a bit less, um, ‘trying’. My daughter does not like Broccoli. She does not hate it, but does not like it. While she was at gymnastics Friday night, I was suddenly inspired to…