One meat I know nothing about is lamb. OK, I know about gyro. Not making it, but eating it is yummo. No one in our house loves gyro more than my 8 year old daughter though. So, when she asked about having lamb chops, I wasn’t exactly surprised, but I […]
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Jamba Juice at home. Really? But how much?
Every Wednesday, our ritual has been to visit the library, stop for a Jamba Juice and enjoy a book and a smoothie in the sun. Today, the gal at the counter mentioned we could make them at home too. Say what? Seriously? This weekend, we’re doing a taste test. Sort […]
Tilapia Fish Sandwich with Baked Pepper Jack Mac
Tilapia isn’t as cheap as it used to be, but it’s still a better price than most fish and still considered, “eco friendly”. Plus, it’s very versatile and mild. Perfect for kids. Mine love it baked, fried or even poached. With such a mild fish, you really can play up […]
Scallop and Mushroom Udon – a meal on it’s own!
Udon are just a fantastic noodle. They don’t mush and fall apart like standard egg noodle. They’re hearty, tasty and definitely lend themselves to a giant bowl of DINNER! That’s right. This is a meal. I promise. You will not be hungry after a big bowl of Scallop and Mushroom […]
Toy Story Cake – Sid’s Backyard…saving Buzz!
My baby girl, MJ, just turned 2. She loves Toy Story, so I decided to make her a cake of one of my favorite scenes. It’s the one where Sid tries to blow Buzz up and Woody saves him. Best part is when the toys come to life and scare […]
Homestyle Sloppy Joes with Pepperoni Pasta Salad
There are times when it’s not just about saving money, but also about convenience and using what you have available. This recipe was perfect for one of those times. As usual, we flew in from soccer, kids were starving, I was scrambling and then it hit me, sloppy joe. I’ve […]