Cheesy. In More Ways Than One.
The mention of a holiday cheese ball can evoke a chuckle from most people. It is reminiscent of something kind of tacky, perhaps in the category of a fruitcake or…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
We're in the midst of our first arctic winter blast and my neighbors already have up their Christmas lights but that's not what makes this the most wonderful time of…
Riviera Maya Adventure
About an hour south of Cancun, nestled on the coast of the Yucutan Peninsula, there is a wild and beautiful region called the Riviera Maya. You won't find resorts crammed together…
Crispy Green Snacky Goodness
I recently made the most tremendous snack discovery - it quite literally shook my entire snack belief system: pairing a somewhat obscure vegetable into a scrumptious, highly nutritious snack!? Yes,…
As Green As Green Can Be
Yesterday was St. Patrick's Day... in my mind, the most green day of the year! My daughter's school featured a St. Patrick's theme for the start of their "Spirit Week"…
Herbs of My Heart
I love to have a dish spiced up with a few leaves of fresh herbs. Chopping up some bright green basil to add to mozzarella, olive oil and tomatoes is…
Oh, City by the Bay!
Winding down my "What's your passion?" feature this month, I thought I'd post about a fabulous vacation we took recently to the magical city of San Francisco... City by the…
#snOMG
This week something unusual happened here in Raleigh, NC: a full-blown snowstorm. Normally in our region, we get a bit of snow and ice, schools will close, businesses will be…
What’s your passion?
It's almost February and typically we are thinking about Valentine's Day: showing affection and showering those we love with cards, gifts or chocolate. But I want to address a different…
Jingle All The Way
Jingle All The Way
For about 10 months out of the year, I can't even bear to think of the holiday season. The long list of things to do, the frantic shopping, the pressure…