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Healthy Brunch Recipes for Mother’s Day

April 21, 2019 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Celebrating your mother on her special day shouldn't include crossing your fingers hoping you can get a table at a restaurant or standing in … [Read more...] about Healthy Brunch Recipes for Mother’s Day

Blackberry Mint Fizzy Cocktail

June 16, 2018 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Of all of the seasons to make cocktails, summer is my favorite! A cool drink with the fresh flavors of muddled fruit and mint is refreshing … [Read more...] about Blackberry Mint Fizzy Cocktail

Angel Food Cupcakes with Vanilla Blueberry Sauce

August 22, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

When I make desserts, I get a little crazy. Good kind of crazy. My creativity runs wild and before I know it, I've swirled blueberries … [Read more...] about Angel Food Cupcakes with Vanilla Blueberry Sauce

Creamy No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream with Cherries and Chocolate

July 11, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

What if I told you that you could make ice cream with only three ingredients plus your favorite mix-ins and it didn't require fancy … [Read more...] about Creamy No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream with Cherries and Chocolate

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

Blackberry Belgian Waffles

July 2, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

If you're someone who hosts family or friends overnight at your house, then you will love making Blackberry Belgian Waffles as a … [Read more...] about Blackberry Belgian Waffles

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 […]

Fizzy Grapefruit Sparkler

The citrus flavors of summer fruit are delicious so I couldn’t resist adding this bubbly grapefruit cocktail to my lineup of all-star seasonal cocktails. Loaded with grapefruit and lime flavor, this effervescent drink is incredibly simple to make using ingredients that are easy to locate at your grocery store. When you need to serve guests […]