A Working Mom's Guide to Food, Family & Fun
Last week I shared this Coconut & Mango Sweet Rice recipe on What’s Cooking with Ruthie and today I’m sharing it with you!! As you all well know, we recently moved and in an effort to truly clean out the pantry, I came across my bag of Jasmine rice way back in the back of the [...]
Hola, Amigos! It’s that glorious day of the year where we get to celebrate all things Mexican ALL DAY!! That’s right….ALL DAY! Now, the thing about Cinco de Mayo is Seis de Mayo, which is unofficially known as National Recovery Day on which you will be slightly remorseful for your overindulgent fiesta, but for today [...]
Since we are almost to the most glorious time of year when fresh, delicious produce is in abundance, I will share one last winter squash recipe. Of course, no where does it say that you can’t make this any time of year, because it is pretty darn tasty and even better that it’s light and [...]
I shared these Baked Polenta Triangles last week on the blog What’s Cooking with Ruthie, where I will be a monthly contributor on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. I made these for a recent open house that was being held at 2 in the afternoon. I always find that any party or special occasion [...]
If I had any clue that making gourmet cheese would be this easy I would have started a lot sooner and saved myself a lot of moolah! In my recent chef’s kitchen adventure with Chef Will Uhlhorn of Table 3 Restaurant & Marketplace, where he taught me how to make Oeufs Sur La Plat he also [...]
The first time I ever had a portabella mushroom was a moment I shall never forget. I was in college and working as a teller at a local bank that happened to be located in a Kroger store. Remember those? It was by far my favorite job that I ever had and I know [...]
With the Oscars on the horizon next week, it is time to start planning your Red Carpet Party menu. I honestly wish I was one of those people who took the time to see all the movies nominated, but let’s face it, I have a 4-year old and no money tree in the backyard to [...]
Lent is right around the corner and I have a feeling there will be a person or two that will give up fried foods in order to commit to healthier eating. Lent is a funny thing, because we feel like we always have to “give something up” rather than thinking of it as a time [...]
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 [...]
So, unbeknownst to me the boys ended up working on all kinds of DIY projects today that I am excited to share very soon, and while spending some time with me, myself and I, I caught an episode of The Pioneer Woman where she made BBQ meatballs for a church potluck. I have never been a big fan of [...]
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.
