Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Cheesy egg breakfast croissants are the perfect little bite for breakfast, brunch, an afternoon snack, and even for dinner. 4 simple ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to put this quick and easy meal together. Earlier today, my Husband […]
Easy Lemon Pasta {15 Minute Dinner}
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Easy lemon pasta will become your go-to ‘no time for dinner’ dinner! It’s fresh, light, and takes just 15 minutes to make. You can have it meatless, or serve it up with your favorite protein! We had a really long weekend, but […]
Dark Cocoa Fudge Cookies
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Dark cocoa fudge cookies are the perfect afternoon snack or dessert. Grab a tall glass of milk and dip it good! Like a lot of people, I have a real love affair going on with dark cocoa and chocolate, which […]
Egg Muffins {Easy Breakfast Ideas}
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Egg muffins are a quick and easy, portable breakfast. They can be easily customized, and they reheat well, so they’re perfect for busy mornings. It is no secret to the people that know me that I simply detest eggs in […]
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Honey Cookies – aka Thank You Cookies
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Peanut butter banana oatmeal honey cookies are also known as thank you cookies. The cookies are crisp and flavorful, perfect for dunking into a tall glass of milk. They’re the kind of cookies you give to someone who has done something wonderful for […]
Zesty Garlic Hummus Dip {Healthy Snacks}
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Zesty garlic hummus dip is made with creamy garbanzo beans, garlic, lemon, and a kick of cayenne pepper. It makes a great healthy snack or party dip. I like a Sunday with no plans. We went out for breakfast (not really […]
Tallman Easy Roasted Chicken Recipe
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Tallman’s easy roasted chicken recipe is one that’s perfect for Sunday dinner, but easy enough to make for a weeknight meal, too. I shared it in my newspaper column at The Daily Journal. “Spice of Life: ‘Epicurious’ Cooks Can Create with Basilmomma”. […]
A Huge Thank You
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Thank you don’t seem strong enough to emphasize how grateful I am right now… When I got the call from Scarlett Syse, the Editor of the Daily Journal, I was in a state of shocked disbelief. That someone, let alone […]
Pasta Bolognese Recipe for the Birthday Boy
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Pasta bolognese is an inexpensive, easy-to-make dinner, and everyone who eats it seems to love it. My youngest son’s birthday is today and I told him that I would make whatever he wanted for dinner. He made his typical, unusual request for […]
My Motivation
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! I sometimes wonder why I go to the trouble I do. This is not to say that I feel like a martyr. I don’t at all. What I mean to say is I sometimes have to pause and reflect. I […]
How to Prepare for Running for Exercise or Fun
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Do you enjoy running for exercise, or maybe even just for fun? Maybe you’ve always wanted to try it, but you don’t know how to start. I’m here with tips to help you. I haven’t always been a runner. It’s taken me a long, […]
Overcoming Life Obstacles
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Overcoming life’s obstacles can be really, really difficult. Or not. It all depends on your perspective. Let me explain… Over 4 years ago I was at a local theme park with my family. It was my turn to ride with […]