I like to follow the KISS rule for the kitchen: Keep It Stocked & Simple. The goal isn’t to be the best cook, but instead to be smart, mindful and passionate in the kitchen and really, in everything I do. I’ve learned that simplicity and smarts make for fantastic, easy and healthful meals! The more… Read More
After a big weekend, I like to start the week with a healthy breakfast and an early morning swim. I’ve learned that if I exercise early, I won’t miss my workout by getting distracted by all of the day’s responsibilities. It’s a good habit! Eggs are my #1 choice for breakfast. They are a rich… Read More
I seriously want to go camping! I’ve been talking about it a lot. Take the truck and a tent, cook a real meal outside, hit the road, and do the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Or better yet, go back to Vancouver or Booth Trail and this time go even further and spend the night. The Summer’s… Read More
I follow the 80/20 rule when eating sugar and consider fruit to be part of my 20%, but I do sample the sweet stuff from time-to-time. And I do have a family, so it’s fun to bake things for them! One of our family favorites has always been baked fruit cobbler—with whatever fruit is in… Read More
When the boys come home, we are fully obsessed with enjoying the great outdoors and cooking up something beautiful. It isn’t quite summer… but last weekend sure felt like it! So last Friday was all about: • Walking at Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge • Feeling over-the-top GRATEFUL • Cooking up anything delicious with curry The first… Read More
There is nothing quite like Texas BBQ. I had some of the best food I’ve EVER eaten the last time I was in Texas. So, for Memorial Day Weekend, I planned a full-out BBQ rib dinner. It’s been almost a year since I’ve made them. It was in August of last summer! I’ve made ribs… Read More
“If you really want to make a friend,go to someone’s house and eat with him…the people who give you their foodgive you their heart.” – Cesar Chavez