When I got married, my mother-in-law gave us a pressure cooker as a wedding gift. It looked completely foreign and frankly a little bit scary. Cooking with heat and pressure and my novice ability in the kitchen was surely a recipe for disaster. But, she assured me that in time, it would become my best … Read more
For those of you who regularly read this blog, you know that I am a proud native New Orleanian. I was born here, survived Katrina, and am so happy to help in any effort to help rebuild and renew my City. New Orleans is part of my Soul and I am so happy to be giving … Read more
I often joke that I could make a meal out of snack remnants in my car. Sounds gross I know…but I know I am not alone! According to a recent survey by Totino’s Pizza Stuffers, most moms (78%) have found a lost French fry in their cars while cleaning, and two-thirds (66%) have also found crackers or … Read more
My kids love chicken, and I make it often….but it gets boring. I am always looking for ways to liven up this dinner staple. Recently I had the chance to review Holland House Cooking Wine and we loved it! Holland House wines can be used for a variety of purposes in the kitchen, from enriching … Read more
We are well into the new school year and I am happy to report that things are going well! My youngest is finally adjusted to her new school and my oldest is bring home excellent grades. So, how’s Mom doing? Last month, Nestle Family challenged me to create and stick to a Happy New School … Read more
How many times in a week do you hear the question, “What’s for dinner, Mom?” More than you care to count? Because my husband and I work outside the home full time, dinner can be a challenge. We try to plan meals in advance, but with my two girls’ growing schedules (dance, girl scouts, birthday … Read more