
One of my favorite appetizers my mom made when I was growing up was stuffed mushrooms. She usually made it for special occasions so we didn’t get them often. But when she would make them, I would be the first one in the kitchen to grab one hot out of the oven. She rarely ever…
After having gestational diabetes with my 4th and 5th pregnancies, I started eating high protein breakfasts daily. Eggs are a staple at my house. They are so versatile, healthy and perfect for a quick protein meal. I eat them for breakfast almost every day. I like variety in my food so I decided to…
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I experienced the JOY of cravings for the very first time. I am talking ravenous, “I want it now, pretty please” cravings. One thing I craved A LOT was nacho cheese sauce. There was something about that yellow (or is it orange?) cheese that made me smile. But…
“Peppermint bark after Christmas?” you ask? Well, why not? What else are you going to do when all the decorations are put away (not yet at my house!) and you take down the tree and realize you still have lots of candy canes left hanging on the tree. Don’t throw them out just yet. I…
Have you ever been to a Japanese restaurant and ordered a Bento Box lunch? When I was in graduate school in Michigan, my hubby and I visited a Japanese restaurant that was right across the street from campus. It was a nice place for an affordable, yummy Bento Box lunch. I had no idea what…