Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures

Nachos meet lazy summer nights

You want a family game night and culinary challenge? Just tell your family you’re making nachos. Then say you must come to a compromise on ingredients. We decided on this yummy version. Ingredients :  1 tablespoon olive oil 1 whole … Continue reading

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Mixed Greens Meet Fruit

The main ingredient was a dollar- when the last time you had a healthy meal for $1? Tonight I decided to go with mixed greens from tart to almost sweet, from crunchy to melting. You want them all in this … Continue reading

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Spinach Salad Meets Luxury

I had to read the sign twice- $1.00! One couldn’t beat that. With a quick glance at the expiration date, which was three days away, I knew my dinner problems would be easily solved over the next couple of days. … Continue reading

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How to Set Up and Stock a Home Bar

Where do you keep the booze? In my house it has had several homes over the years. The pantry, a pull out drawer in the kitchen, and finally a bar cart. Now let’s TALK home bar. Home Bar Rule #1: … Continue reading

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White Beets Meet Summer Salad

White beets- have you ever heard of such a thing? Real life moment: I hadn’t until I spotted them at a farmer’s market. The nice salesgirl was quick to educate me “White beets lack the earthy, strong beet flavor that … Continue reading

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