Basking in Summer’s Juicy Delights: The Magic of Summer Melons   As the sun reaches its peak and the warm breeze caresses our skin, nature offers us a delectable gift in the form of summer melons. These juicy, mouthwatering fruits are in their peak season, …read more

        Prices are going through the roof and the struggle to keep food on the table is real! Why do you need to Save Big on Groceries with these 12 Money-Saving Tips? Because every penny we can save on food costs makes …read more

How to fine tune a can of tuna With food prices rising across the board, it’s nice to see that (so far) the price of canned tuna remains affordable. In fact, I bet you have a can or two in your pantry right now. I …read more

Master the Easy Art of Mouthwatering Ribs: Diva’s Fast & Easy BBQ Recipe Smokey, sticky, tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs are always a crowd pleaser. They’re affordable and frequently on sale making them genuinely inexpensive.  There are dozens of ways to prepare Easy BBQ Ribs and …read more

    Waste not, want not: stop wasting food with these 5 easy steps It’s happening in refrigerators across America. Can you feel it?  Lifeless lettuce, moldy muffins, squishy squash and festering fruit – all headed toward the trash. we need to stop wasting food! …read more

Do you know what I love about Labor Day Weekend? So many people get together and get their BBQ on. They add a little sizzle to the grill. Care to join me in an end of summer celebration happy dance? I knew you would. To …read more

  Classic Strawberry Shortcake The nicest thing you can do for a perfectly ripe strawberry is let it be the star of the show with some very capable supporting players.  For this reason, there’s nothing better than a classic strawberry shortcake.   I have a …read more

Would you like a one pan, quick as a flash way to prepare chicken? Yes? Good! I’ve got you covered, it just takes a trick up your sleeve to get a delicious and rather spectacular dinner on the table in no time. Introducing: Chicken Paillards.   …read more

      What’s delicious, easy to make and totally cheap? Polenta! Polenta is a versatile staple made from ground corn that can serve as an appetizer, side or main dish, for breakfast, lunch or dinner.   It can be seasoned to be sweet or …read more

  Are you ready for Bacon Lollipops? Stick with me! (get it? stick? I crack me up.)  These little bites pack a big punch. It’s so flavorful; sweet, savory, smoky, crunchy and chewy. It’s all the things!  It’s also very attractive on the plate. And …read more

    The Ultimate Chopped Salad Recipe with 7 Variations  As I write this I’m dreaming of summertime, which makes me think of the first BBQ’s and picnics of summer. Such a lovely time of year. As a result, here’s a meal prep perfect and …read more

  The kids get out of school this week and I’m in total denial about the whole thing. Seriously, I’m still thinking “what happened to April”?  I’ve mentioned before, our family homeschools but we take a break in the summer. That’s why everyone needs the …read more