The Superbowl is approaching and I am adding some new Game Day Appetizers to this year's spread. I've skipped out on the Superbowl fun the last couple of years while the Hubs was away but now he's back--and his team made this year's Superbowl. I'm guessing there will be no getting out of watching the Broncos play. He often reminisces about watching football with his Dad … [Read more...]
Easy Game Day Appetizer: Chili and Cheese Egg Rolls
[dropshadowbox align="center" effect="lifted-both" width="600px" height="" background_color="#ffffff" border_width="1" border_color="#dddddd" rounded_corners="false" inside_shadow="false" outside_shadow="false" ][/dropshadowbox] I love appetizers that can be made ahead and quickly prepared. When it's addictive and your family clamors for you to make more, you know you have a … [Read more...]
Easy and healthier cabbage rolls
I think I may have mentioned that I have a difficult time maintaining my diet goals. It's true. I am a sucker for comfort foods and sweets. The last few days I have been craving the cabbage rolls that my mother in law makes. The cabbage is packed with nutrients and fiber but the rest of the dish is not quite healthy. I don't believe in completely depriving myself … [Read more...]
26 Paleo Friendly Shrimp Recipes to keep you on track!
When I am striving to lose fat, I tend towards nutritious but totally bland meals. The boring meals are a huge factor when I fall off the wagon. Though I don't stick to a strict diet of any type, I like to collect and make recipes from various diets such as the Paleo Diet, Southbeach Diet, Eating or Life Diet, Whole 30, Low Carb etc. Nutritious is nutritious and these diets … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving! Are you ready for Christmas Crafting and Cleaning?
This Thanksgiving was our best yet! After four years of missing Thanksgiving due to work the Hubs flew home on Thanksgiving. To say that we were thrilled is an understatement. He'll be home for good now! It's just in time for all the Christmas preparation madness. This week my features are all about that time right after Thanksgiving that we devote to cleaning in … [Read more...]