Get Real on MomTV: Waste Not Want Not

Join me today at 1 PM est on MomTV for my live video show, Get Real! We always have a great time on Get Real, but it wouldn’t be the same without everyone who comes each week!
Last night, a few friends from twitter were watching an old episode, involving a Hannah Montana wig and [...]

White Bean Chicken Chili

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This warm and healthy recipe is perfect for these long winter nights we’ve been having lately. (and if you live in Hawaii right now, you’re not allowed to read this!) This particular recipe was originally from Cooking Light magazine, but I’ve added some alternatives and tips! [...]

Shrimp Gumbo: Real Life Sarah vs Alton Brown

How many times have I looked at a recipe, and been intimidated by it’s perceived complexity? How many times have I lacked one or two ingredients, only to abandon the entire endeavor?
Well, this was bound to be the case Saturday morning when I was looking up a recipe for the Shrimp I got [...]

The Best Guacamole Ever

I’m bringing this back from about this time last year!
We had a really fun Super Bowl Party this year! Some long-time friends, and some new ones, came over to watch the game projected on the wall, 9′ x 6′. Of course, the highlight of the night for me was the food and fellowship.
I [...]

Yummy Treat for Entertaining or Teacher Gifts

I find myself this Christmas season with very little time, or money to do anything! We actually just got our tree up yesterday! I cannot believe we are so late! But one thing I do not want to skimp on, is giving our children’s teachers a little treat for the holiday.
I was [...]

The Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg!

OK, Folks! After years of perfecting the hard-boiling of eggs, I am officially going to share THE way to do it, avoiding cracked eggs, sticky shells, and green yolks!

1. Start with fresh eggs, but actually, the slightly older ones will have a softer shell
2. Put the eggs in a saucepan FIRST! (trust me!) [...]

10 Top Blog Posts for Autumn

Autumn is one of my favorite times of year. So this week, I’m linking up to Oh, Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday, with 10 top Autumn posts. I’ve written some that I wish I could resurrect every year, so here are some from myself, and others around the blogosphere.
10. Pumpkin Maple Pie with Fresh [...]

Easy Chicken Parmesan

This recipe Works for Me when I need to put a dish together and bake it on a different day.
The day before the National Mom’s Night out, we got a package from Ragu, and a package from Unilever Foods, with some easy to fix items for the dads! That was really thoughtful, considering that [...]