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Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Broiled Shrimp

Combining my broiled shrimp with pesto spaghetti squash to create Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Broiled Shrimp is a winner!

Delicious Spring Salad – Pear and Blue Cheese

Spring is the time of year we all get recommitted to eating healthy and exercising more. The weather is nicer and fresh greens become more readily available. As we incorporate salads into our daily meals one of my favorites to include is this delicious spring salad. It is one of my favorite salads, a pearContinue reading “Delicious Spring Salad – Pear and Blue Cheese”

2017 May Gardens in Vermont

May in Vermont tends to be a wet month. Elsewhere the sun may be shining and the flowers are in full bloom while here in Vermont we are experiencing a cool wet spring. After last year’s drought we do need the rain. However after a long cold winter I’m really looking forward to getting outsideContinue reading “2017 May Gardens in Vermont”

Guilford, Connecticut – My Hometown

Over the weekend we drove to Connecticut and spent four days with my mother-in-law. I love that we can still go back to enjoy the town both my husband and I grew up in. Guilford, Connecticut is a very special place, not only because it is our hometown but it is a town filled withContinue reading “Guilford, Connecticut – My Hometown”

Chicken Wraps with Coleslaw

It hasn’t exactly been feeling much like spring around here. The weather has been cool and cloudy with lots of rain. However one of these days it will be time to get the grill our an fired up! I love chicken wraps and this recipe is one of my favorites. This recipe originally came fromContinue reading “Chicken Wraps with Coleslaw”

Three Tips To Sell Your House

If you’ve been following this blog for a while you know we are trying to sell our home and move to the Pacific Northwest. Our home is now re-listed with a very motivated realtor. It’s just been back on the market for a few weeks and we’ve had numerous showings! Hopefully we’ll get an offerContinue reading “Three Tips To Sell Your House”

Cooking with Kale: Baked Kale Chips

I have been cooking with kale for along time. One of my favorite ways to use kale has been in soup. One of our favorite winter soups is Pork, Bean and Kale Soup. I have also used kale in a salad. Not all people are fans of kale salad but we enjoy it. Another wayContinue reading “Cooking with Kale: Baked Kale Chips”

Exploring the Pacific Northwest in the Spring

It is our desire to relocate to the Pacific Northwest. We try to visit the area at least twice a year. In April we managed to spend several weeks on the west coast dividing our time between Portland and the Seattle areas. Despite the wet spring weather we were able to enjoy some beautiful hikes.Continue reading “Exploring the Pacific Northwest in the Spring”

Stop Wasting Food Now!

We all want to save money especially on our grocery bill. Seems that food just keeps getting more expensive! Did you know there are a few simple steps you can do to stop wasting food that will also help your grocery bill go down? Create Meal Plans: Make a weekly meal plan and shop according.Continue reading “Stop Wasting Food Now!”

Asian Style Salmon Packets

These Asian style salmon packets have a wonderful combination of citrus and spiciness. Plus clean up is a breeze, what’s not to like!