If I’m going to eat a salad for lunch, it had better be both tasty and substantial. I live around the corner from where I work, so it’s easy for me to go home for lunch – but these would be easy to assemble and take with you to work, too. First up: we’ll call […]
Sounds Strange, but I promise it’s delicious: My Grandmother’s Lima Bean & Green Olive Salad
If you suggested that a lima bean and green olive salad was “delicious,” I’d probably not believe you… however, this simple side really is fantastic – if you like olives. My Grandmother’s Lima Bean & Green Olive Salad Recipe Ingredients Jar of green olives Frozen lima beans Mayonnaise (Duke’s is my preference) Assembly Make the […]
The secret ingredient to make outstanding hibachi fried rice at home.
Even though I haven’t perfected tossing knives in the air, making an onion volcano, or cracking corny egg roll jokes, I did discover making a healthy hibachi shrimp with fried rice last night is a simple meal to make. “Let’s go to the JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE” is our son’s request when asked to select a […]
Beer Taste Test Showdown: The Best Hefeweizen to Drink this Summer.
ISO: the best Hefeweizen Not that anyone has placed this wanted ad, but I’m here to respond. I’ve done the research and found the best Hefeweizen, for you, dear readers. Aren’t I so very thoughtful? Hefeweizens are my favorite beer for the summer. Light, refreshing, and a little citrusy – they are a great beer […]
A Red Wine To Try This Minute: Jacob’s Creek Two Lands Cabernet Sauvignon.
Have I got a great wine find for you today. Jacob’s Creek is an Australian wine, and the chief winemaker, Barossa’s* Bernard Hicken, collaborated with a California Winemaker, Ehren Jordan to create this affordable wine with Australian fruit made in a California style. (*Barossa is like the Napa of Australia. It’s a well-known wine region.) Intriguing, […]
A toast to mom friends
Say cheers to the mom friends in your life who inspire you, comfort you, help you, and bring out the best in you!