Fourth of July Food

This colorful holiday is the perfect time to show off your cooking skills. and when I say show them off... I mean impress everyone by making them think you did crazy hard cooking.... when you really didn't.... Cause you know me 😛 Putting on a festive display of food isn't quite as hard as it…

Thanksgiving Stress… Less!

Thanksgiving…. Does that word bring you stress? Anxiety? Panic? Or joyful, peaceful, happy feelings? Unfortunately, too many of us feel the first feelings. The holidays are a time of stressful meal planning, decorating, cleaning for company, and stress of being in a crowded shopping center! …. Ok maybe that last one is mostly just my…

Simple Christmas Decorations You Probably Already Own!

I absolutely love Christmas time! it is my favorite. And one of the best things about it? The decorating! I know some people view it as kind of a chore... which is completely understandable in your busy lives, but I love it! it is my favorite! I literally decorate up to... and possibly past Christmas…

Leftover Turkey and Cilantro Soup

Tired of that leftover Thanksgiving Turkey? Don't know what to do with that last little bit? Don't worry! I've been there! My family didn't even particularly love the turkey in the first place.... till this year when we brined it, slow roasted it, upside down, in a dutch oven.... then it was hard to get…