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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

Hibachi Steak Lettuce Wraps with Asian Cucumber Salad

July 30, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Yum Yum Sauce. That creamy, tangy sauce is so delicious on top of Asian meat dishes. You'll love it drizzled on top of this recipe for … [Read more...] about Hibachi Steak Lettuce Wraps with Asian Cucumber Salad

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

May 10, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

If I say the word "buttermilk," the word "diet" doesn't usually follow it. Am I right? Well, when you're making Atkins Diet recipes in your … [Read more...] about Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

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

Classic Egg Salad Sandwich on Ciabatta

August 24, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Very few ingredients go as well together like peanut butter and jelly than hard-boiled egg and Hellmann's mayonnaise. Hands down! This Egg … [Read more...] about Classic Egg Salad Sandwich on Ciabatta

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

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 […]

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 […]