Snacks

No Bake Energy Bites: A Mid-Day Snack to Keep You From Feeling Hangry

March 26, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Hangry - The word 'hangry' is a concise way to describe a common feeling. Hangry is a clever word combination of hungry and angry, and an … [Read more...] about No Bake Energy Bites: A Mid-Day Snack to Keep You From Feeling Hangry

Easy to Make Baked Apple Slices

November 13, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Did you know that apples are a member of the rose family of plants, along with pears, peaches, plums, and cherries? According to … [Read more...] about Easy to Make Baked Apple Slices

Overnight Pickled Green Beans with Garlic and Dill

August 23, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Kids in school teased me for my height and called me String Bean. It seems only appropriate that I would post an article on how to make … [Read more...] about Overnight Pickled Green Beans with Garlic and Dill

Crab Cake Bites with Tangy Dill Dipping Sauce

August 22, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

We love seafood in our home, but we don't love the expense of lobster or lump crab meat. You know me, I love an ingredient swap! You are … [Read more...] about Crab Cake Bites with Tangy Dill Dipping Sauce

Nutty Granola With Cranberries and Raisins

August 10, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Lately, I've wanted to make more of my food from scratch. I have more time to cook since resigning from my full-time job and I care more … [Read more...] about Nutty Granola With Cranberries and Raisins

Movie Night Popcorn Seasonings

June 16, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Fire up Netflix and turn down the lights....it's Movie Night. But wait! Where's the popcorn? Everyone knows those store bought popcorn … [Read more...] about Movie Night Popcorn Seasonings

Weston, Missouri: Making the Most of a Weekend Visit

Let me introduce you to one of my favorite towns — Weston, Missouri! This charming town, located northwest of Kansas City and only 20 minutes from Leavenworth, Kansas, has been voted The #1 Best Day Trip by Ingram’s Magazine 15 years running. I love Weston for its abundance of shops and attractions including a brewery, […]

Simple Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

I have a challenge for you. (It’s one I heard about on TV during a “60 Minutes” episode on climate change and pollution.) After you read this post, I want you to try to go as long as you can without touching anything plastic. How long do you think you could last? Almost everything we […]

3 Ways to Stay Active After Work Even If You’re Feeling Lazy

Do you ever find yourself wondering where the time went? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American works 44 hours per week, or 8.8 hours per day. If you’re like me, you spend most of that time staring at a computer while sitting at a desk. After returning home from work, the last thing I want to do is to sit […]

Keto Dinner Recipes That You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

After months of yo-yo eating (we eat what we want when we want only to regret it later and try to eat healthy), we’ve committed to living a Keto lifestyle. If you’re reading this post, you’re either already eating a low-carb diet or would like to make healthier eating decisions. In my opinion, Keto* is […]

4 Reasons to Visit Four Fights Distilling in Corning, New York

After a return visit to Upstate New York and the Corning area, I decided to add an adventure we had never included on our itinerary before – a tour of a local distillery! Four Fights Distilling should be a must-stop for any traveler who appreciates locally crafted spirits. Operating for the last five years from […]