A Working Mom's Guide to Food, Family & Fun
So, I feel like I kind of have writer’s block today, so I will divulge something to you that I WON’T admit to my husband. He traveled home very early from a trip to Dallas for work and probably didn’t take a shower since he had a 6 a.m. flight and then we spent the [...]
So, it’s been a minute since I have posted an official “Busy Mom Challenge” meal. Not only can you make this pasta dish in less than 30 minutes, it is also light and healthy. Print Shrimp Pasta with Leeks & Fennel Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients1 [...]
I’m not sure where you are or where live, but where I am and where I live it’s FRIGGIN’ cold!!! My deck is doubling as an ice skating rink and I need to pull my hair dryer outside to thaw out my car door to open it, so even though my fridge is nearly bare, [...]
My friend Stacie has been a part of my life professionally and personally for many years. No matter what creative venture I choose to throw at her, she has always been 100% supportive of my endeavors. It all started with her noticing my love for cooking and entertaining way back in 2006 and bringing [...]
I have to admit that Asian cuisine is not my favorite. It is simply a matter of personal preference. I LOVE sushi, but could kind of take or leave most of the other stuff. Maybe it’s the water chestnuts or heavy sesame-ginger flavors that keep me away, but I have to say this somewhat [...]
You’re my rainbow, you’re my star, you’re my bright red cookie jar. You’re my goldfish, you’re my pie, you’re the apple of my eye. You’re my daisy, you’re my vine, you’re my own true Valentine! Print Chocolate Cherry Pancakes Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes Yield: 10-12 pancakes A festive breakfast [...]
I have seen picture after picture of the vibrant Meyer lemon. All of my plant/seed catalogs have the gorgeous Meyer lemon trees for purchase and I can just picture tree after tree lining my someday perfect patio, but until I bought a bag of them last week at the store, I have never actually tasted the [...]
I recently read one of those hot or not lists on fads that should stay or go from 2012. While she called kale a food fad, she did give props to the nutritional powerhouse. Now I agree that some food fads need to walk calmly and safely to the designated exits. I’m talking to [...]
Holy Pork Loin, Batman!!!!! I just found my new go-to pork dish WITHOUT A DOUBT!!!!! I’m telling you, lock it up if you make this and you don’t feel like sharing! Seriously! I mean SERIOUSLY!!! Print Pan Seared Pork Loin with Fennel, Leeks and Onion Ingredients1 fennel bulb, sliced in long strips 3 green onions, sliced [...]
I know what you’re thinking…….”Cream, bacon? May have to skip this one until my healthy New Year’s resolution has finally taken effect.” Well, guess what?! Think again!!!! Now, I’m not claiming this is the healthiest dish if you resolved for completely clean-eating, but for creamy grits it sure has most other recipes beat in the [...]
Welcome to my blog! I'm Amanda and I am a busy mommy! When the work day is over I drop my heels at the door, slip on my apron and kick domesticity into high gear! I love my family, I love food and I love to have fun. Join me and we can celebrate the joys of life that bring us together.
