Use what talent you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best. I’m having one of those “less than perfect” days. Nothing is particularly wrong, I just can’t seem to get something right. I had HIGH hopes of offering up a wonderful […]
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Alisa E–Pizza and a Movie
The Princess Bride is a movie from my childhood that I recently introduced to my own kids. This not-so-typical fairytale follows the adventures of a farm-girl-turned-princess and a farm-boy-turned-pirate. Every day, my husband calls out to the kids as they leave for school, “Have fun storming the castle!” For years, […]
Carrie K – Pizza and a Movie
The movie Mystic Pizza was filmed in 1988 and takes place in Mystic, Connecticut. My life could almost be like this movie. In the summer of 1987 I left home and traveled from Salt Lake City Utah to live in Hamden, Connecticut to become a nanny and have my own […]
Whitney D – Pizza and a Movie
When Joann suggested the idea of a collaborative Pizza & a Movie post, I got really excited. We eat pizza on a pretty regular basis, and getting the family together to watch a movie is one of the best ways to get the busy teenager in my house to actually […]
Amaree – Pizza and a Movie
One of my favorite movies is the OLD Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Always one to be attracted to the silly and whimsical, Willy Wonka has been one of my favorite characters, played so adeptly by Gene Wilder. He has such delight in the simple pleasures of life and […]
Grilled Chicken with Spinach Pesto
Spinach seems to be the theme of my month! I love when spinach is in season. It is one veggie that I can always find something new to do with it. A traditional pesto is lovely with basil, and here I swapped out the basil for spinach and came out […]
You need to CHILL out… With cantaloupe!
An oldie but goodie. We always had cantaloupe in the house growing up. My favorite was cantaloupe smoothies or cantaloupe chillers, one with cream, one without! Here’s my recipe for a cool summer treat with one of my favorite summer melons!
Yuck-Free Nacho Cheese Sauce
I am always on the lookout for ways to make my favorite store-bought snacks at home. I have learned that it is almost always less expensive and, considering the MSG, fillers, and preservatives added to most commercial products it is ALWAYS a healthier option (please note I said healthiER not […]
Rainbow Bread (or in other words- natural food colorings!)
Once upon a time there was a crazy home baker who liked to experiment with breads. And then, while out on a walk with friends discussing potluck dishes, the idea struck to try to make rainbow bread using vegetables as the food dyes. And since this crazy baker is unable […]
Beef Stew {it’s good for the soul}
As fall creeps around the corner, so does the craving for hearty soups and stews. At least it does at my house. It’s almost like our stomachs know that the season is changing far before our minds do (or far before our minds want to admit it!). Nothing screams comfort […]