Let's Eat

  • Make Sure You Husk Some Corn for Fall

      Our daughter, Lex attended the University of Nebraska. If you haven’t been to a football game there, you need to put it at the top of your list!...
  • Dive into Tropical Hawaiian Chicken

    There are a lot of great places to go with your girlfriends, but Hawaii is definitely high on my list. VRBO or Airbnb? Make sure you are staying at...
  • Pour on the Batter for Breakfast, Ladies!

    If I had to pick only one meal to make each day, it would be breakfast. There are so many possibilities, so for Giada wannabes like me, breakfast m...
  • Enjoy Salmon as You Sip Oregon’s Finest Pinot Noir

    Have you seen the movie Wine Country on Netflix? If not, then you should. It’s a hilarious film all about my favorite kind of get away—you guessed ...
  • She-Crab Soup Sure Makes Me Happy When it’s Chilly!

    I love Southern-style cooking! I will say this though-thank God I have never lived down there. I think my heart might stop because saying, “NO” to ...
  • Get Your Best Gut Reaction with a Chicken & Peach Wrap

    Wrap it Up, My Friends!   So you love your wraps, right? And you love the classic chicken caesar wrap... but that may be a little unhealthier than ...
  • These Boots Were Made for Walking… Tacos!

    These Boots Were Made for Walking… Tacos!  I love going to the state fair. Ahh, I can smell the cheese curds and corn dogs now just writing this! I...
  • Double the Chocolate, Double the Fun

    As I shared in Monday’s blog, August 24th was my birthday! Whether it’s someone else’s or my own, I absolutely ADORE birthday celebrations. I alway...
  • Seaside, Yacht Club, Riverfront... Which Suits You Best?

    Seaside, Yacht Club, Riverfront... Which Suits You Best?   In my latest Girlfriendships blog I talk about my love of water. Yes, I am a water girl!...
  • Eye-opening Insomnia Cookies... Are They as Good as Mine?

    Eye-opening Insomnia Cookies... Are They as Good as Mine? I’m not sure who invented Insomnia Cookies (ever hear of ‘em?), but not only do I wish i...
  • Let's Bring on the Beer Cheese Curds!

    If you’ve been to Wisconsin, you’ve seen cheese curds on the menu of practically any restaurant. Gourmet or greasy, cheese curds are staple all over the state—and for good reason. They are amazing! True, they’re definitely not the healthiest choice, but I think we all need a little break from perfectly clean eating now and again, don’t you? 
  • Light and Luscious Key “Lyme” Pie

    My daughter, Lex, shares my love for cooking. Since she—like me—has some food sensitivities, she has always looked for interesting twists on recipes to fit her diet. We’ve explored the paleo diet because it cuts out sugar, alcohol, processed foods, dairy, legumes, and grains—all things that can cause a Lyme flare-up. One of our favorite paleo treats is this key lime pie. It puts a healthy spin on the traditional recipe and still has all the tangy, fruity flavor that makes you feel like you’re at the beach.