Category Archives: LIFE
It’s Summer, Get Out of Your Hot Kitchens!
Summer is for salads! Baby spring mix, iceburg lettuce, romaine hearts; What’s your favorite? I recently discovered it’s not only the type of greens you use but the dressing that can make a salad into a gorgeous & fulfilling meal. I’m … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving 2010:Easy as Applie pie :)
This year, my husband Matt & I were invited to our friends Malinda and BJ’s home for Thanksgiving dinner. I was so excited to spend a second thanksgiving with them this year; they are usual attendees at our Canadian Thanksgiving … Continue reading
Greeting Cards for Everyone!
Hello Friends.. I know it’s been a while. Just wanted to share a little information with you all. These days it’s not common to get a real card or letter in the mail. Most times we receive email cards, text … Continue reading
Ladies’ Weekend in St. Augustine, Fl
We started our 3 hour drive from Tallahassee to St. Augustine talking about all the fun activities that we were about to do, listening to a mixed CD Lizzie made of summer road trip songs. I had never been to St. … Continue reading
Gourmet Herb Garden
I decided to grow a Gourmet Herb Garden this summer. At first I thought it would be fun, and now I think it’s not only going to be fun but it will save me some money. Of course there is … Continue reading
Happy 4th Of July!!
Another year of fireworks, cookouts and spending time with friends and family. I wanted to celebrate with “alternates” this year. Not to be non-American or give anyone a hard time if they did their independence day rituals. I just … Continue reading
What the Crepe?!
Everyone knows pancakes and waffles but little is known about the french cousin “The Crepe”. Crepes originated in France and are now commonly enjoyed by locals and tourists alike everywhere in the world. I absolutely love crepes because they remind me … Continue reading
The Bake Shoppe Cafe
On June 1st, 2010 the city of Robertsdale, Alabama will be in for a treat! My brother Juan and his wife Jessica are opening The Bake Shoppe Cafe. In a town full of southern food restaurants & fast food joints, … Continue reading
What’s a dinner party?
When we hear the words dinner party some of us probably think of some stuffy event where you have to wear a dress or tie. Well, who made those rules? Cooking can be quite therapeutic, and a new enjoyable way to … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day!
Yup, it’s that time again. The last 24 hours before mother’s day; or better named “crunch time”. Some of us delay the gift buying, the card sending and the flower purchasing until it’s almost too late. Why not do something … Continue reading
In Good Taste 