New Orleans doesn’t have to be an expensive getaway. With the right planning, you can have a fun-filled weekend in the French Quarter without breaking the bank. Here are 10 free things to do in New Orleans that won’t cost you a dime. Free Things To Do In New Orleans Free Festivals You won’t have…
I make risotto at least two times a month. My recipe is pretty standard and I don’t tend to switch it up much. However Amoretti sent me a recipe for Champagne Risotto that looks absolutely delicious and one that I will be trying very soon. It will be asparagus season in Michigan soon so I’ll…
There are so many free and affordable things to do in Petoskey that you won’t regret the drive. Plus you’ll end up traveling along secondary roads, passing through small towns, and spending a fair amount of time oohing an ahhhing over the scenery. Plan to stop for treats at roadside farm market stands and pick…
Craving delicious pasta but trying to reduce carbs? No worries, I’ve got your back. Luckily, you can now find pre-packaged butternut squash noodles in most larger grocery stores and they are absolutely perfect for those nights when you need to get dinner on the table quickly. Savory Butternut Squash Noodles Recipe Of course, if you…
A few years ago I traveled to Europe for a 2-week vacation only taking a backpack. I’m sharing how I made that happen and include videos on how to pack a backpack for two weeks. No suitcase required. I didn’t think it could be done, but I made it happen. It was so nice not…
This lemon garlic shrimp recipe is a quick meal that takes less than 30 minutes to make. It doesn’t get much easier than this! This versatile main course goes from refrigerator to dinner table in less than 15 minutes. The classic flavors of this dish go with just about any side dish you choose. A…
Browisng the cheese selection of gourmet grocery stores is one of my guilty pleasures. Cheese doesn’t always fall well within my new lifestyle of losing and maintaining weight. However, I still enjoy good quality cheese especially in the form of this Gourmet Grilled Cheese made with Three Cheese & Orange Fig Spread. On a recent…
Crab sliders are a great reminder of all the time I’ve been spending in Louisiana. This is one state that knows how to work hard and party hard. Every time I make one of these crab sliders I’m going to be thinking of all the great people I’ve met and all the delicious food I’ve…
This Bacon, Goat Cheese & Basil Stuffed Chicken recipe takes boring old chicken breasts up a whole lot of notches. Making stuffed chicken breasts does not have to be a difficult endeavor and it’s a lot easier than it sounds. Simply butterfly a chicken breast, stuff with all your favorite things, fold closed, secure with…
Please welcome Kim Schneider to the blog. We recently stayed at the Library Hotel in NYC. She is sharing that experience with us today. “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library,” said author Jorge Luis Borges. And to check the theory, picture rooms with shelves neatly stacked floor to ceiling…
Goldsboro, NC has a vibrant downtown that is a welcoming mix of old and new, with both hometown traditions and worldly flair. Its restored brick storefronts house independent restaurants, shops and boutiques. Its food scene includes famous North Carolina barbecue and international specialties. And its mix of entertainment options and public art displays keep it…
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM or in this case a peanut butter cup mudslide!!! We probably drove my mom nuts with this chant as kids. Lord only knows how she survived raising three girls, but survive she did. I’m pretty sure she was probably sliding some mudslide ingredients into her…
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