Life.Food.Fitness & More
Winter can be a very long stretch here in Upstate NY and I often turn to one of my favorite kitchen appliances to help with dinner-my crockpot! I use my crockpot all year long; it’s great for days that are really busy (we all have those, right?!), days that have the forecast of cold [...]
One of our favorite summer salads is a Caprese Salad. Nothing beats fresh tomatoes & basil from the garden when paired with creamy mozzarella and balsamic vinegar. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! What do you do when it’s not summer and you are craving that bit of deliciousness? You get creative! [...]
So happy to share the first in our series of “Way Back” Posts! It feels like an eternity since I originally wrote this post in 2009! This recipe has been made each and every year, carefully boxed and given as gifts. I always make an extra batch to have on hand for hungry kids [...]
Ever have a craving that you just couldn’t shake? Ever make an entire meal out of one vegetable? What if I told you I had a recipe to satisfy both? Last week I was shopping in a local store that has amazing produce…both in quality and freshness. It probably doesn’t hurt that how it [...]
Do you like shrimp? Do you like rice? Want to make a fabulous dinner in under 30 minutes? Then you are in the right place! This recipe is one my dad shared with me a few years ago. I was a bit skeptical at first…but let me tell you…it is AWESOME. Yes, I am using [...]
What I like about this granola recipe is that it is a great base for any flavor combination your heart desires. I tend to make with dried apricots and yellow raisins because that is what my kids like the best. The last batch I made included dried cherries, cranberries and blueberries PLUS the apricots and [...]
Kids love to help in the kitchen and even more so when the treats they create are fun! One recipe that my kids have enjoyed making since kindergarten are Cheeseburger Cookies. These mini cookies have been requested for many a school party or picnic. Memorial Day is this upcoming weekend and folks will be [...]
I'm Kelly and so glad you are here! I'm a mom and I blog, but there is so much more than meets the eye:I am a freelance writer, blogger and photographer, foodie through and through, coffee hound, wine enthusiast, retired speedskater turned marathon runner and social media maven.Read more...
I am always in the kitchen either making traditional family recipes or experimenting with new ingredients and flavors. I … [Read More...]
Since this is a Mother’s Day post, I am going to talk about one of my favorite things about being a mom. I know you … [Read More...]
When my friend Nicole asked if I would like to be a part of an initiative to raise awareness for global good, I … [Read More...]
Three years ago, hubs and I took on the challenge of becoming a "Runner of Steel" as we proved our mettle running the … [Read More...]
