Valentine’s Day is almost here. What are you making or getting your sweetie? How about some decadent chocolate raspberry filled cupcakes? Oh yes I did! I made these from scratch and so can you. I received an exquisite Kitchen Aid Candy Apple Red Artisan Mixer […]
Some of you may have noticed that I have a Paypal donate button on my side bar. No. I don’t actually expect payment for my blog. I was helping out a fellow blogger figure out how to put one on her blog so she […]
This Bertolli vodka sauce chicken & peppers penne pasta is a quick and delicious easy meal. A meal the whole family will like and comes together fast. I’m not usually one to eat pasta sauce from a jar, but recently my sister shared one […]
“Crikey!” To quote Steve Irwin, that’s how I felt yesterday while doing a 15 mile bike trek at Shark Valley in the Florida Everglades National Park. Shark Valley is located in the Northern most part of the Everglades 30 miles west of Miami and […]
This festive chocolate peppermint martini will put you in the holiday mood. Chocolate and peppermint come to life with just the right amount of “spirits.” Okay it was me. I said it. Want one? I’m obsessed with peppermint and snowflakes this Christmas. I don’t know, […]
Rolo pretzel turtles are probably one of the easiest holiday recipes you will find. Who doesn’t love a Rolo pretzel turtle? They are a time saver and delicious way to serve a crowd. You can get the updated recipe here. Side note: ********I would love to […]
A delicious & hearty beefy crockpot chili recipe. Secret ingredients are chocolate and maple syrup. Layers of spices and flavor. A serious bowl of spicy comfort food. With the holidays swiftly on our heels, who has time to cook with all the extra holiday errands […]
I live in sunny South Florida. I'm a middle-aged 50 something mom of 2 grown kids and nana to a beautiful granddaughter. I love making food from my Pennsylvania Dutch heritage and the regional foods I grew up eating in the Midwest, specifically in the Northeast Ohio Mahoning Valley and Trumbull County area. I love food, cocktails, and social media. In no particular order. To learn more, visit my About page.