Everyone loves a good Asian chicken salad! It has become quite a popular dish at many restaurants so today I have a recipe for Chinese chicken salad with mandarin oranges that is easy to make at home. This recipe is from Chef Katie Chin’s new cookbook: “Everyday Chinese Cookbook: 101 Delicious from Mother’s Kitchen”. For […]
Cute Toilet Paper Roll Animals: A Step-By-Step Guide
This weekend I was inspired to do some crafting when I came across this craft pinboard. There are many great recycled paper towel and toilet paper roll crafts animals that are fun for kids. Toilet paper roll animals are a popular craft project for several reasons. Toilet paper rolls are readily available and free, making […]
Al Fresco Chicken Sausage Patties Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
I got invited by al fresco to join them for a glamping adventure in Ithaca, New York where I had the chance to participate in a super fun culinary adventure. We were divided into teams and participated in an “Iron Chef” like competition. I worked with Zippy from Champagne Living and we featured al fresco chicken sausage […]
Sweet Potato Quinoa Vegan Taco Recipe
My daughter recently became a vegetarian and I discovered that quinoa is a very nutritious grain which actually is also a complete protein! Quinoa is gaining recognition as a very healthy food for other reasons too- it is high in antioxidant phytonutrients and even contains anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. This Sweet Potato Quinoa Vegan Taco […]
DIY Foot Mask Recipe- Quick and Easy
I love a good foot scrub but I also have really started loving a cooling foot mask! I played around with a few different recipes and I think I have landed on a really good one. During this time of the year especially it feels like I am running all over the place getting things […]
Easy Chicken Udon Noodle Soup Recipe
This is the time of year when I just love soups. So when I received an invitation to take the JSL Foods Fortune Udon Noodle Soup Recipe Challenge, I thought, “Hey, that sounds like fun”. My family loves udon noodles anyway so I thought I might as well create my own udon noodle soup to […]
25 Fun Outdoor Activities For Kids And Families
Between business emails, basketball practices, exercise, cooking, and cleaning, it can be difficult to find time for activities that the whole family enjoys together. However, it is so important to make time for family fun and bonding. There are endless fun activities to do with kids but here are 20 fun outdoor activities for kids that your […]