When I moved to Southern California I lost nearly 60 pounds. Let that sink in… 60. That’s more than my five year old weighs… and I lost it. I was heavy. I am perfectly aware of the right way to lose weight. I did it the right way. Somehow, somewhere along the line, I lost…
Hard Cherry Limeade
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned my love for cherries before. If not… I freaking LOVE cherries! I decided to do a refreshing take on a summer classic, Cherry Limeade. You can make this bevy any time of the year since frozen cherries are readily available in most groceries. However, if you’ve got fresh cherries, the…
Brittle Chip Cookies
A childhood friend of mine is about to explode into the retail market with his artisan brittle. The flavors are completely unique and the brittle itself has the perfect nut to candy ratio and Buttery crunch that makes a good brittle good. I was particularly inspired by his Mexican Hot Chocolate inspired brittle, brittle.cinn. Their…
Apricot Upside Down Cake
I have been absent for a spell. You may have read that we were burglarized. You never really know how much of an impact something like that has on your life until you experience it yourself. I’m not boohooing, but rather explaining that it has taken me nearly a month to get my shit together…
The next logical step is a cocktail…
It’s hard to take that “next step” sometimes. Maybe you are stagnant in your job, maybe you want to lose a few pounds, perhaps you want to quit smoking… Whatever the case may be, we all have those things that we let hold us back. I’ve been wanting to take the next and most logical…
A Villain, a Mom and Two Little Boys
It’s a Friday night like any other. The Rockstar was gigging on the east coast and my sons and I were just coming in from baseball practice. As we walk in the side door, Lucius pushes past me as I juggle the various items that I’m toting home at the end of the week, he…
White Peach Ginger Bellini
I had a very low key, relaxing Mother’s Day this year. My girlfriend Bathsheba and I got together for brunch and let our kids entertain each other. We are both band widows and our husbands had gigs. So, when life hands you lemons, you drink fancy adult beverages… or some such shit. Champagne was a…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Perhaps you can surprise mom with this beautiful and decadent banana bread. The Rock Star said, and I quote “This is the best banana bread I’ve ever had. Like… Ever.” Well, I could pretty much throw peanut butter and chocolate into anything and get the “best ever” response. If you follow me, you know about…
Quiche Benedict
Mother’s Day is nearly upon us! This year you can make this ultra simple dish for breakfast or brunch and give your mama the deliciousness that she deserves! Ok, maybe you’ll need her help for the sauce… but the quiche! You’ve totally got that! It really is SO simple, that I can’t suffer any bullshit…
Rotisserie Chicken Three Ways Day Three: Risotto
Today I am sharing a Chicken Green Chili Risotto! This is the day 3 of 3 on how to stretch ONE rotisserie chicken into three meals that feed four people! You can find day one right here and day two right here! The goal, other than frugality, is that they not be boring! I really enjoyed this challenge…
Rotisserie Chicken Three Ways Day Two: Smokey Quesadillas
What good is an economic dinner if it doesn’t taste good? And how many ways can we really make chicken… Endless possibilities I think, and this one is a good’n! It’s ultra simple, completely delicious and will have the kiddos begging for seconds! Using chipotle chilli powder gives the chicken and nice smokey flavor that’s…
Rotisserie Chicken Three Ways Day One: Poutine
That’s three ways not a three way. This is not porn people, it’s dinner! Get your head out of the gutter! Ok, maybe that’s just me 😉 A rotisserie chicken is the ultimate quickie pick up at the grocery for a dinner that you don’t have to spend a ton of time on and that…
The Swearing Mom's Guide To Life 