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If your house is anything like mine, this time of year means family gatherings with family food in tow.  Whether it’s the tamale making party with my husband’s family or the authentic Italian delights sure to be found at my parent’s home, we never go without something yummy around Christmas.  My contribution to the fare? Simple, delicious recipes that have been proven...

I admit it, I am counting down to summer even more than my school age children.  Call me crazy but I love having my kids home and being a little more in control of our schedule.  That said, I know we need some activities planned out to help fill up those long, sizzling days.  Swimming, reading and playing are just part of the fun.  Last week we planted...

I don’t know what it is like in your neck of the woods, but where I am the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and my stove is sizzling with all the yumminess that springtime has to offer.  Life certainly doesn’t quiet down with the changing of seasons around our home but the goodness of life makes the crazy days bearable.  This month I would like to encourage you to...

Isn’t that how is works?  A new year rolls around and we feel the need to commit to changes and goals?  No exception here.  There are many hurdles I would love to tackle in 2012.  First off, my family is moving.  Not far, just across town but still, let’s be honest- moving is not an easy task no matter how far you are moving.  The part I love is...

Recently I have been doing more cooking demos and TV cooking segments.  As I have prepared for these I have asked myself what I can say to get people to think I am clever, experienced and the like.  Obviously it is important to be prepared and think about how to appeal to your audience.  However, what I have learned is equally, if not more important, is to simply be...