Tartar Sauce made lite!! ((and a fishing story))

Tartar Sauce made lite!! ((and a fishing story))

Seems like Memorial Day and fish fry’s are our tradition. Striper is what we have most of  –  but I am hearing whispers of Crappie being part of this year’s fry day! Yum, Crappie is my all time favorite — more because of a memory, but 

Technicolored Oven Roasted Veggies with Fresh Herbs and Lemon Zest

Technicolored Oven Roasted Veggies with Fresh Herbs and Lemon Zest

It’s the time of year when I start thinking about shedding my ‘winter coat’ in anticipation of our summer week at the lake. I have had several convos with ladies in my same situation ((you know who you are)) & we all agree: the coat 

Grilled Broccoli for Mother’s Day!

Grilled Broccoli for Mother’s Day!

We had such a tasty Mother’s Day meal – all prepped, planned & executed by hubby.

Avocado Chili Lime, Buttermilk Ranch

Avocado Chili Lime, Buttermilk Ranch

I love ranch dressing…it is by far my favorite food group. Fruit & Veggies, Grains, Dairy, Proteins, Sugars and Ranch! It is one of those foods I would ‘swim’ in if I could.

Guacamole at it’s BEST

Guacamole at it’s BEST

My favorite type of guacamole is the kind that keeps the avocado ‘STAR’

Italian-style Green Beans

Italian-style Green Beans

I love fresh green beans – only if they are way over cooked according to the FOOD Network experts… Sure, the bright green color is beautiful. But the waxy, squeaky texture awakens my gag-reflex…and of course, I try my very best to avoid that.

“Pretty” is as “Pretty” tastes

“Pretty” is as “Pretty” tastes

This dish is so pretty  — therefore it tastes pretty, by order of the king!

Bacon + Cabbage = True Love

Bacon + Cabbage = True Love

Bacon + Cabbage! I am pretty sure bacon + anything = true love, but when bacon meets cabbage, sparks fly!

Shock and Awe, people!

Shock and Awe, people!

There is an unwritten list of foods we parents have – PLEASE tell me I am not the only one… You know, a list of the untouchables. The “Untouchable Vegetables”. “Those” veggies that I wouldn’t even dare to put on my kiddos plates, the ones