Not acceptable. Colds at the beginning of October, in this house, are not acceptable. My husband came down with a cold on Tuesday and then our son was home from school yesterday.. I decide enough is enough so I made a soup that would kick a cold where it hurts (you know what I want…
Garlicky Butternut Squash & Pumpkin Soup Recipe with Sriracha Sauce
A Day In The Life: DIY Makeover Jenny Lind Style Head & Foot Board
Remember this? Yes, the car accident. Well, our daughter was traumatized by the event. One thing she kept telling us is that she would feel safer in a bigger bed. Then, she started falling out of bed which she had never done before – dang nightmares. So, we bought a double/full bed but no bed…
Kicking Soccer Balls with Brandi Chastain & Libby’s Table Giveaway
Celebrities are normal people. Well, some of them are but others, well, let’s not go there. One athlete who is very approachable and genuine is Brandi Chastain. As I noted last week, I would be meeting and talking to her this past weekend. My son and I went to North Providence to see Brandi Chastain…
Garlicky Spicy Broccoli with Bacon & Red Pepper Flakes Recipe
I see you want to eat your vegetables now don’t you? You picky eater you. Amazing how Broccoli becomes so interesting and yummy when it is topped with sauteed garlic and bacon eh? I don’t blame you. In fact, I made this at 10 a.m. and ate it all. No sharing. Try to take some…
What’s Beautiful? Define Your Goals & Crush It!
Many of you know that my fitness journey was altered over the summer when I had a car accident. Now that the physical therapy is becoming more aggressive and I started going back to the gym (stationary bike and lower body, non-weighted exercise only), I have become excited at the prospect of re-starting on a…
Kale & Edamame Salad: A Vegan & Gluten Free Delight
I have another confession to make: Since I have not been feeling well and have been spending a good chunk of time going back and forth to doctors’ offices and to physical therapy, I have not been organized in regards to planning ahead when it comes to food as I usually do. Therefore, I have…
Win Tickets to the Hood Cook-Off & Stay at The Wyndham Garden Hotel
Grab your husband, wife or best friend and head on down to the Hood 2012 cook-off and spend the night in Providence the night before the challenge. What? you don’t have any tickets or the cash for the hotel? No Problem!! I am giving you two tickets to attend the Hood Cook-off, a copy of…
A Keurig Platinum Brewing System Giveaway to Celebrate Coffee Day!
Did you think I would let this momentous day go by without doing something really special for you? No way!! True, the Coffee & Maple Syrup Ribs were special enough but there is more: I* would love to give one of you a Keurig B70 Platinum Brewing System. To enter, comment on this post telling…
National Coffee Day: Coffee & Maple Syrup Glazed Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs
This is one of the most important days of the year: National Coffee Day!! Celebrate in a many ways like making this recipe and grabbing your free cup of coffee . If you want to really do the day right and go all coffee cra-zay, try Iced Coffee Ice Cubes , Banana Coffee Bread with…