Can we start a new tradition??  Cookie Friday.  Every Friday you must eat a delicious cookie. 

One of my favorite healthy, whole grain carbohydrates is whole wheat couscous.  People often think of it

This might sound strange, but the first time I ever had Chinese food was in college.  I have mentioned th

My niece's 8th birthday was a few weeks ago. But today, she is having her birthday party with friends.  F

Have you ever noticed that the best meals are somehow created when you're really hungry?  I was planning

Last week I needed to bring a treat for a 7-hour meeting.  In my opinion, it's difficult to go wrong with

 It's that time of year!  Time for cheese plates, pigs in a blanket, pecan pies, gingerbread men, an

My hands-down, all-time favorite cookie is OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP!   So far, my sister's mother-in-l

How about now??? Are you tired of turkey yet??? Good news- this recipe will use up that last bit of leftover t

Well...are you tired of leftover turkey yet??? Your family has gone home, the dishes are clean, you've shopped

I love dairy, like way more than any other person.  My favorite food is ice cream, followed closely by ch

Back in the old days... Am I old enough to use that yet??  I may not round to 40, but I watched the first

Can you believe Thanksgiving is only about 3 weeks away?!?!?  The east coast has been hit with some very

In the quest to eat better, preparing meals on Sunday has been the only thing keeping me from standing in the

So, this will come as no surprise- everyone is BUSY.  And, there does not seem to be any sign of slowing

In my quest to become healthier, I have come to LOVE spaghetti squash!  Granted, it does not taste like p

I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but I love a good scone!  It's kind of like a biscuit, mixed with a cookie

Carbohydrates are AMAZING!!  I mean...not for my love handles or hips, but in every other context. 

Want to know how I get my kids to eat oatmeal??? I hide it inside delicious waffles!  Well...I don't have

It is that time of year- pumpkin season is upon us.  I do not love all things pumpkin; however, I do appr

Lately, I've been hitting the gym.  A lot.  Which is awesome, except sweating makes me want to eat a

It's hard to believe, but my nephew turned 3.  WOW!!  What happened to that sweet little baby?!? I c

Tomorrow begins the first day of school.  For many it means pencils, backpacks, packed lunches, homework,

When eating out, I rarely opt for spaghetti.  It always looks appetizing as it passes by; however, I gues

Recently, I spent a little time in Southern California.  The sun, the sand, the waves- it was amazing!!&n

Growing up in my parents' household, it's amazing I turned out so well.  ;)  My parents were huge so

Cup of joe.  Java.  Liquid energy.  Black.  Cream and sugar.  Latte.  Americano.

In the summertime, I LOVE lemon!!!!  Growing up, there are many flavors I would have reached for first, b

Happy 4th of July!!! What's more American than chocolate chip cookies??? ...maybe apple pie , but I'm sticking

It's hard to believe, but July 4th is almost here! It always makes me feel like summer is almost over.  B

Happy Father's Day! In my family, some people believe chocolate and peanut butter need to be present in order

This weekend, I was invited to a backyard BBQ.  Deciding what to bring along became a challenge.  I

Growing up in a family of picky eaters, knowing what to bring to a family picnic can be challenging.  In

My response to the knowledge that summer is almost here and I will be wearing a bathing suit in less than 4 we

Carrot cake is AMAZING! I was trying to come up with some cool facts or an interesting story, but it's just a

My mom keeps buying this amazing granola!  It's covered in peanut butter and drizzled with dark chocolate