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I could not agree more with every word in the above image, so for this motivation Monday post, I would like to focus on this concept. It can be so easy to give up on something after a very short time if you don't see results quickly or face too many obstacles or challenges along the way. This can ap...

Quick & Tangy Bruschetta 

This is one of my favorite appetizers. It pairs well with wine. ;) Minimal but quality ingredients.

Ingredients

*A fresh loaf of Italian bread 

*5 or 6 vine-ripe tomatoes (or any favorite), chopped into small pieces and placed in a small bowl

*3 Tables...

Just a quick throwback to a few favorite baby photos of my now adult daughters. So hard to believe that these photos are from 18-20 years ago! A cute toddler sisters photo rounds out the collection. Hard to even remember what it was like to hold these babies, but so thrilled to now be the mom of two...

In the foothills of Mount Vulture in Basilicata, southern Italy, some of the greatest wines are grown. The volcanic soil often imparts extra depth of flavors and minerals.  Last September I did a blog on this wine. (Aglianico, A Southern Italian Gem - The Working Mom). I wanted to ...

Making plans...we all do it. How can you not? Especially as a working mom, planning out the day, week or even the month can be so critical in trying to maintain sanity and be sure things get done. This can be anything from simple daily tasks to special events. But what do we do when things don't go ...

Welcome to Thankful Thursday...As we look back over this past year, I think it can be difficult to find things we are thankful for. Immediate thoughts come to mind about how much we lost or missed out on when the world as we knew it seemingly disappeared. We had to learn how to live in a world we co...

I have really embraced the world of Bordeaux wine, still a newbie with these French wines, but my palate is ever expanding with the 6,000 wineries in this region. I was able to find very a reputable Left Bank Bordeaux. Remember that a Left Bank Bordeaux has a higher ratio of Cabernet Sauvignon than ...

If you're craving warm chocolate and a decadent dish that takes less than 10 minutes to make, this is it!!

Quick Chocolate Soufflé

Ingredients

*4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour

*4 tablespoons sugar

*...

March 8...Happy International Women's Day! This is a day to celebrate and recognize all women across the globe and their accomplishments. The scope of what women can do is limitless and this day should be especially motivating and inspirational to working moms everywhere.

This day began in 1911 and r...

Here is a delicious topping to your morning toast, biscuits, or crackers...... a simple butter creation consisting of 4 ingredients. Enjoy!

Ingredients

*1 stick of butter (8 tablespoons) softened at room temperature

*1/4 cup of powdered s...

A night out with great food, people, music and dancing can be so much fun. When it is also a fundraiser for a great cause it becomes a charity gala, and it can be a very special night. A dear friend I work with has been involved in organizing an incredible event for the past 7 years in support of Sp...

Duckhorn Vineyards in Napa Valley California has always been a favorite of mine. Having visited many years ago, the tasting room, cellars, and the vineyard itself is so impressive. Their Merlot is the most notable of their wines, but all of their wines are top rated and delicious. If you've ever see...

Lately I've been cooking pork. I made the pork dumplings for the wonton soup and I also recently made a pork fried rice, but there is something delicious about a bone-in pork chop as well. This is a 1-pot meal, except for any side dishes you wish to serve with it. For this meal, I simply steamed som...

There can be a fine line between motivating our kids and pushing them when it comes to sports or any activity. I think it's incredibly important to support our kids and encourage their interests. If it's a sport, then I think we need to find the balance between fun and burnout.  Every child who...

Roller coasters aren't for everyone, but what kid does not enjoy a day at an amusement park?  When your kids are small, some parks are better than others. You definitely want something geared toward younger, smaller kids or it will be a frustrating day when they can't get on most of the rides. ...

I have so many wonderful memories related to horses. My dad was involved with horses before he met my mom, and then once I was in middle school he introduced the idea of having horses to our family. Within a couple of years we had three! My dad, my brother and I all rode often, and I competed in hor...

Our ancestors drank beer, wine, and mead. They have been for 9000+ years. No one is certain, but it's likely that barley got wet (and fermented), grape juice sat too long (and fermented), and water sweetened with honey, sat too long (and fermented). My guess is the folks who tried this stuff were ki...

It's still winter in the northeast USA. We are getting more snow than we have had in a few years. Snow is either a love or a hate thing. My friends that fly south or west for the winter hate the snow, but I on the other hand love it. I could honestly live in Ma...