Cutest Gift Idea Ever! A Hand Painted Take-out Menu Box! For years, I have owned the cutest, wooden box that is hand painted with fun foods and labeled, “Take Out Menus.” And of course, it is overflowing with menus of all sorts! This clever box is created by a company called Tatutina and came back to... Read more »
Archive for March, 2007
Fashion for Paris
What to Wear on a Vacation to Paris Here’s a challenge – what to wear on a European family vacation? No competing with the Parisians – but I don’t want to look like I’m in Epcot either. Any suggestions? What a fun dilemma! I totally understand this reader’s wish to vacation in Paris without looking... Read more »
Catalog/Magazine Clutter
Controlling the Chaos of Catalogs and Magazines! If you’re like me, you have stacks of magazines and catalogs that you are literally afraid to throw out! Will you be tossing the cutest sweater ever or the best recipe of 2007? And so, despite your efforts with attractive storage baskets, these publications are overtaking your home! Here’s my... Read more »
Recommended Reading for Book Groups
Recommendations for Book Group Reading! Whether you are currently in a book group, starting a new one or just looking for a good read, here’s a great list of recommended books! Historical Fiction My book group has ALWAYS enjoyed this genre – a great story and the sense that you have learned something about another... Read more »
Easter Crafts for Kids – Make an Easter Bonnet
Fun Easter Craft for Kids – Make an Easter Bonnet! Materials Plain white paper plates Plain white paper bowls Pastel tissue paper cut into little squares (green, pink, yellow, blue, lavender) Glue Hole puncher and ribbon Directions Glue the paper bowl (upside down) onto the center of a paper plate to create a “bonnet.” Crunch the... Read more »
Asparagus Mimosa
This recipe incorporates ham, asparagus and hard boiled eggs! Ingredients 8 slices bacon or ham, crisply cooked 4 4″ slices focaccia or hearty toast 2 lbs. asparagus, cooked 2 T. chopped fresh tarragon 2 T. orange zest 2/3 c. vinaigrette (homemade or bottled) 4 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped Directions Place two strips of bacon/ham... Read more »
Heavenly Potatoes and Ham
I made this dinner using ham leftovers last year! This is a sure family pleaser! Ingredients 5 lbs. red potatoes, quartered 1 (16 oz.) container sour cream 1/2 c. butter 1 can (10.75 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 c. chopped green onion 2 c. cooked, chopped ham Salt... Read more »
Deviled Ham Salad
Deviled Ham Salad on Marbled Rye Bread This recipe calls for smoked ham, but there shouldn’t be a problem with using your Easter ham! Ingredients 1/2 pound smoked ham, coarsley chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 T. chopped flat leaf parsley 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 T. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika Hot sauce... Read more »
“Fit to Eat” Egg Salad
Makes 4 sandwiches Ingredients 8 large hard boiled eggs 3 T. part skim ricotta cheese 3 T. plain, nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh chives 1/2 tsp. coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 2 c. watercress, thick stems removed 8 thin slices whole grain bread Directions Peel eggs, cut in... Read more »
Terrific Laundry Tips!
Laundry Day Made Easy! I am almost embarrassed to admit this, but in my town, I’ve gained a reputation (is this good or bad?) for being able to get out any stain that you can make! Friends appear regularly on my door step with their most challenging laundry issues! From the start of my writings,... Read more »
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