How To Turn Regular Rice Into Amazing-Amazingness.

Hi everyone, Rice is a staple in our home so any chance to turn it into the main course is a win. This is an Italian comfort food, where rice is the star! Our family LOVES: Arancini di riso. This is simply stuffed risotto: over cooked rice when prepared at my house šŸ™‚ rolled in…

Waffle-wiches are Deli-ci-i-cious!

I discovered last night that sandwiches made from frozen waffles are delicious. Though it might sound a little crazy it’s absolutely a must try. šŸ™‚ We got home really late last night and while the kids did their bedtime routine I made these: The recipe is from Rachel Ray (here’s the book). It’s so simple…

Yumminess. Pumpkin soup and Rosemary steak dip sandwiches.

Hi guys, How are you today? I’m hungry. I should have eaten breakfast! LOL. So last night was the first chilly autumn evening of the season and I decided that soup and sandwiches were in order. So I made pumpkin soup, which if you follow the blog, you know I adore! The sandwiches were rosemary…

What I learned yesterday that changed my life…

Good morning, I just finished reading Loose 40lbs in 1 Day. Needless to say, the book is not literally showing you how to drop 40lbs in a day. The book is about deciding to live a fit life and how that decision is what will cause real, lasting results. Now on to what I learned….

My latest realities + Where the Bento’s have gone

Hello all, so…I’ve taken another small break from blogging mainly due to my need toĀ re-assessĀ and make some alterations to my life. I hope that it gives you the warm fuzzies to know that I missed you terribly! Some things I have been thinking about: -Purpose. Wanting to live my life in a way that is…

My Morning Find: Calming the Dinner Table by Inspired to Action

Good day! I am home with the fellas. They have the sniffles and needed a day to rest and let their bodies mend. I just finished giving them round two of warm-as-they-can-stand apple cider to soothe their sore throats. I know, hot tea sounds a little more par for the course. (Their half British Isles-descended…

Balsamic Garlic Chicken with Avocado on Ciabatta

I love this sandwich because its my kinda combination. Simple and luxurious! Plus, is there a better chicken lover than avocado? They were born to be lovers, wouldn’t you agree? I decided to make this when I needed a sandwich to accompany pumpkin soup on our ‘soup and sandwich’ night. I wanted something flavorful and…

My lover, Pumpkin Soup

One day while roaming the internet I happened uponĀ The Pioneer Woman‘s blog. I immediately fell in love. Its just that simple. I love her blog. Moving on. I made herĀ pumpkin soupĀ and it has since become my lover! This soup feels like a warm, soft blanket, fuzzy socks and comfy clothes on a cold, windy, rainy,…

Veggie Flat Bread.

I am venturing into a new cooking style.Ā Mediterranean! I went to Israel almost two years ago and fell in love with everything I experience especially the food. Fresh veggies, great breads and the best Olive Oil that I had ever tasted. I left the trip with a seed of an idea in my mind “Eating…