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Soft Carrot Cake Energy Balls

February 5, 2019 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Soft carrot cake with cream cheese icing. For over a decade of my childhood, I ordered carrot cake for my birthday cake when dining out OR … [Read more...] about Soft Carrot Cake Energy Balls

20 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself

January 8, 2018 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

So often I read articles about how to pay-it-forward and be kind to others, something you know I appreciate! However, we often neglect to be … [Read more...] about 20 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself

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

Refrigerator Overhaul: How to reduce food waste and slim your waist

February 12, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Sometimes we have to admit that things have gotten away from us. This week I had one of those moments when I opened the refrigerator only … [Read more...] about Refrigerator Overhaul: How to reduce food waste and slim your waist

Tangy Cream Cheese Dill Pickle Spread

January 21, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Cleopatra thought eating pickles was what kept her beautiful. I'm going to eat more pickles. Last summer I posted a video on ODL … [Read more...] about Tangy Cream Cheese Dill Pickle Spread

Apple Cider Muffins with Walnuts and Warm Caramel Sauce Drizzle

September 25, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Is this recipe for breakfast or dessert? Who cares! Either way, Apple Cider Muffins with Walnuts and Warm Caramel Sauce Drizzle are whatever … [Read more...] about Apple Cider Muffins with Walnuts and Warm Caramel Sauce Drizzle

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 […]

How to Make the Most of a Weekend in Omaha, Nebraska

Want to visit an affordable midwestern city where you never run out of things to do and they are all pretty affordable? Head to Omaha, Nebraska! Easy to navigate because of its grid system, visitors will appreciate the accessibility of the city and its on-trend downtown scene. Omaha is dotted with historic neighborhoods. We stayed […]

Discovering Lincoln, Nebraska in a Weekend

People in Nebraska pride themselves on being “Nebraska Nice” and from the welcoming treatment I received in Lincoln, I certainly felt like I was amongst friends. Lincoln may be known for it’s historic and award-winning collegiate football team, but I’ll always remember it as the town where I had a super fun time – and […]

Smothered Green Chili Burritos

Do you love cheese? Do you love spicy food? Then you’re going to love Smothered Green Chili Burritos made with two kinds of cheese, grilled peppers, and low-fat ground turkey! My original intention was to make cheese enchiladas, but I got the idea to make smothered burritos after locating a few key ingredients in my […]