Smart & Simple Super Bowl Party Grilling & Food Tips

Even if you are not hosting a Super Bowl party, you have got to check out these smart and simple food and cookout tips!  Did you know that you can turn your regular ol’ grill into an easy to use smoker?  Or how about spraying apple juice on the grilling meat to enhance the flavor […]

Football Season Food For Tailgating & Celebrating

Football season is in full swing, so here are some ideas for fun football themed treats plus I share an easy and healthy recipe for a tasty chip dip that is made with avocado, cilantro, tomatoes, black eyed peas, corn and more.  It is a real crowd pleaser and my entire family loves this dip, […]

Healthy Quick Fix Family Food Ideas for Breakfast & Snacks

Manic:  Getting your kids fed quick but healthy foods both before school in the morning and after school when they need a solid snack before running to practice or rehearsal. Managed:  Having my kids taste test some quick fix food ideas.  Here are the recipes and foods that my kids and I give a thumbs […]

Three Last Minute Healthy Snack Ideas To Take the Party

Manic:  You have been invited to a party, but don’t know what to bring to contribute and you are almost out of time to grab something nice and something good. Managed:  No worries, I’ve got a few simple last-minute ideas that are easy, tasty and simple to transport to the celebration. 1.  Trader Joe’s Guacamole […]

Homemade Salsa in Seconds

Manic:  I’m making tacos and I just realized that I’m fresh out of salsa!  Did I mention that my family inhales salsa?!  Me included!  We love the stuff! Managed:  Remembered that I recently bought the Magic Bullet, so I decided to give the Bullet salsa recipe a try.  A cool little cookbook that comes with […]

Holy Guacamole: Avocados Are Good For You!

 Holy guacamole!  Avocados are good for your body and for your beauty.   This green goodie is a good fat too, so go ahead and indulge.  And buy an extra avocado for some home spa treatments.  Read on for my favorite and always-requested guac recipe, a home spa treatment and a few avocado-enhanced beauty products that […]