What You Should Know about Luncheon Meats and What I Buy Instead

Now that school is back in session, I know we are all in lunch-making mode, among other things.  I always talk about how important it is to ensure the kids get enough protein throughout the day, especially when they are at school and need to be functioning at their best (not to mention the myriad […]

Corn and zucchini frittata recipe

I just returned from Dallas, one child and many suitcases lighter.  Sigh…. My daughter has officially opened her wings and flown from the proverbial nest to plant her roots at college.  The whole thing is quite surreal as many of you may or may not know.  One minute they’re spinning around in a pink tutu […]

Roasted baby potatoes with broccoli and cheese recipe

Because I have no association with either football team in this year’s Super Bowl, all I really care about is what we’re going to eat!  I’m have no need to read the sports pages or listen to the experts, trying to figure out if my team has a wining chance.  No big deal. I’ll just […]

Mastering School Lunches

My kids do not like to buy lunch at school, even if I wanted them to.  The options aren’t that great, but they also complain about long lines and then not having enough time to eat.  That definitely doesn’t fly with Mr. Picky who is very anxious to play ball as soon as possible after […]

Spicy honey-lemon green beans recipe

If you follow me on either Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, you’ve probably figured out that I am back on Long Island at my parents’ house.  We picked up Daughter #1 on Saturday from her summer program in upstate NY.  I was so beyond excited to see her after 6 weeks, I was afraid I was […]