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Best Snack you ever had!! (Vegas Style)

So not too long ago, my girlfriends and I took a trip to Vegas!!! Celebrated her (not mine…yet) thirtieth birthday in style!!! Vegas is notorious for its food and I was not about to miss out. We stayed at the Palms and went to this amazing restaurant called Simon! Named after chef Kerry Simon who we had the pleasure of meeting….

Ultimate Tailgate Menu! (Football or Pre-Keeneland)

When football season rolls around, and Keeneland’s fall meet is only days away, I can’t help but to start thinking about my Ultimate fall tailgating menu. All those yummy dishes that keep you warm when the air is cool and crisp. Tailgating is all about the food! I don’t care what you say, the best tailgate has the best food. (of…

What’s up with Squash?

When researching Squash, I discovered there are over 7,340,000 entries on google, some of which have to do with the game of squash, but mostly on summer and winter squash varieties. Besides, sauteing or the typical casserole, what recipe possibilities are there when using squash? First off, which squash do you use? The winter squash…

Pumpkin Possibilities

You can feel it in the air, the crisp periodic cool breeze, the rustling of the leaves, the cool nights when you can actually open your window and let in some fresh air without using the AC. Fall is right around the corner and summer is coming to an end. In honor of this most beloved season, I…

Prep your Pantry

Along with having an equipped kitchen you must have a prepped pantry. With a well stocked pantry you will always be able to whip up a meal with ease. Keep a list handy of what you use often and what you need to replace on your trip to the grocery. It is important to…

Steak Dinner or Steak-n-Shake?

Would you believe that you could have a steak dinner for your family cheaper than going to Steak-n-shake? It’s true. Tonight my family had grilled marinated top sirloin steak, steamed sugar snap peas in sea salt and rice vinegar, heirloom tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and lemonade. Would you believe that to feed my husband, myself, and my three-year…

Equipping your Kitchen!

I tell everyone that cooking is fun and easy (well at least it can be)… the truth is, you must have the right tools and organize your kitchen effectively so when you begin to try a new dish or want to get creative, nothing is stopping you, especially the fact that you can’t add fresh lemon…