A Working Mom's Guide to Food, Family & Fun
We just got back from such a fun, impromptu trip to Lexington with Drew. Life around here has been a little hectic with work and our house being on the market, looking for a house, keeping our house clean, etcetera, etcetera…….so, I kind of jumped at the opportunity for Hunter Bear and me to tag [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I love New Year’s Eve, I really do……BUT I kinda feel like it is a bit overrated and we tend to set kind of unrealistic expectations as to how wonderful the night should be. Don’t get me wrong, though, I love the idea of spending the evening with great friends and kissing the one you love [...]
Growing up we had this term called “Doctoring it Up” we would use when we would take something that was premade and just add a few things to make it a little better or make it seem a little more homemade. Our favorite thing my parents would “doctor it up” was Totino’s pizza on Friday nights [...]
If you’re hungry and you don’t feel like cooking, chances are if you call me I will make you some food…….at least that’s how my friends feel. And you know what?! I love it! I love when the girls come over, pour a glass of wine, take a seat at the table and wait for [...]
So, our sweet Baby John Barton just turned 1. It’s so hard to believe that it has already been a year since the girls and I celebrated that baby boy’s birth with a festive Sip and See. Christmas is such a beautiful time of year spiritutally, emotionally and visionally and we knew it was [...]
Black Friday……I’d like to call it “Out of the Black Friday” because after all the food I consumed yesterday I definitely don’t feel in the black anymore. With all the leftovers in the fridge, it is time to make some of that food work for you……in a lighter way. I know you have eggs in [...]
We are getting dangerously close to TURKEY TIME!!! and that means LOADS upon LOADS of extra caloric intake. I, for one, know that since we will be hanging in East Texas at my in-laws ranch there will be a slight bit more butter in those dishes, and I along with every daughter-in-law in the WORLD will not [...]
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.
