Who doesn’t love a tasty sandwich on crusty bread? Sandwiches are so versatile and easy to make. Now this sandwich is a party sandwich! Why? Because it will feed a crowd, you can make bunches of them in advance and they travel well. With summer upon us and picnics, concerts in the park and family reunions calling our name, this will be the crowd pleaser sandwich you have been looking for! Continue reading
Fast food! On a lettuce leaf! Simple, healthy ingredients make this salad one of the best things that ever happened to fast food! I really understand why people fly through the drive-thru at fast food joints when it’s time to eat. Life moves fast and so do you. What you need is an option that’s fast and easy to sling together without sacrificing health and time. Here’s just what you have been wanting and didn’t even know it! Continue reading
Throwing a party for your guy? Ask him what he wants. You may be very surprised to find out he has very specific ideas! My friend Amanda did just that when it came time to celebrate a major milestone in her husband Jeff’s life. After years of hard work, Jeff received his PhD in Public Health. Now it was time to party! So what did Jeff want for his perfect party? Continue reading
Ta Da! The elevation of a simple dip made from chickpeas to an herb and roasted shallot infused super dip! That’s where our foodie travels take us today. Inspiration is all around us, we just have to be open to receiving it. Start with a basic dish that you love and embellish it with flavors that make you happy. Creativity at it’s finest! So simple. It’s not complicated, it’s usually quite easy. Much like friendship. So begins the tale of two girlfriends, years of adventures and a shared love of hummus! Continue reading
GNO! Girls Night Out! But sometimes, GNI, Girls Night In can be so much more fun! Especially when one of your girlfriends has a backyard that whisks you away to paradise just like in the Calgon bubble bath commercial and everyone’s a foodie so you know you’ll probably discover a new taste treat. Pair this with conversations that make you think and laugh and you’ve got the recipe for a perfect evening! It’s relaxing and satisfying. Conversations float on peaceful breezes with the “If you could…have any job, live anywhere in the world, live in any time in history….what would you pick” woven into them. Sometimes you need to kick up your heels and get out on the town. Then there’s those times when you crave the intimate conversations which can only be had in the company of your girlfriends. So next time you plan a get together with the girls, why not plan a GNI instead?! Continue reading
Riddle: What do you get when an Englishman walks into a kitchen and whips up an Irish American breakfast with a little Frenchie zing? Answer: A multi-cultural culinary mash-up! My husband David did just that. He offered to make breakfast, as he so often does, and presented me with his creation. When he asked what I thought, all he could make out between huge mouthfuls was, “Brilliant, just brilliant!” It was an oh-my-gosh-I-could-eat-this-for-breakfast-every-day kind of dish! So David says, “Do you want my recipe?” “Oh Yes!”, I say. “I want your recipe!” And so will you all! Continue reading
We have a new addition to our family this week! A little grandson named Hunter! Mom and baby boy are doing great! Now I get to do what I do best. Serve up a bunch of love in the form of food! Every mother knows when she has done the hard work of bringing the precious little bundle of joy into the world, the last thing she wants to think about is how to feed the family. No worries, help is on the way! Continue reading
In every job that must be done there is an element of fun. You find the fun and Snap! the jobs a game. Mary Poppins had it right and so we look for the fun in our weekend chores. As we head out into the hoards of people doing their weekend chores, we have the pleasure of knowing there is a reward at the end of the trip. My husband and I have a favorite little Asian “fast food” place we pop into when we are running the gauntlet of stores that constitute the weekly food shopping trip. Continue reading
Give me some crunch! Crunch is so satisfying. Eating is a necessity, but the crunch you get from eating certain foods kicks up the pleasure factor greatly. Practically everything in this salad rates high on the crunch factor scale. You ask, “Is there such a thing as a crunch factor scale?” Who knows, but let’s just say there is. This salad would be off the crunchin’ charts! Sumi Salad ~ Shredded crunchy green and purple cabbage, julienne carrots, green onions, and roasted almonds tossed with rice vinaigrette dressing, then garnished with wonton noodles for even more crunch. Crunch your way to health! Continue reading
What’s the happiest day of the year? The beginning of Daylight Savings Time, of course! I’m always looking for something to celebrate and more light, more sunshine and more time to have fun outdoors sounds like a pretty good reason to me! Another thing that makes me happy is cupcakes! I love cupcakes! When I see a cupcake, I immediately think fun, laughter and lots of family and friends to share them with! These cupcakes are an explosion of flavor with a lemony surprise in the center, frosted with a zingy, herbaceous buttercream. I love chocolate but I’d pick these cupcakes anytime over chocolate and that speaks volumes. They are springtime, they are happiness, they are a celebration on their own! They are outrageously fantastic! Continue reading
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Life of the Party Always (LOTPA) is about socializing and making every occasion with friends and family a festive one .
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