“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new” Rajneesh I never needed my mother more than the very first day I became a mother. The day I delivered my daughter Maddy (who’s now 13!), I worked from 8:00a-6:00p and complained of cramps from 8:00a-6:00p. How was I supposed to know I was in labor? It was two weeks before my due date and I had never had labor pains before. It was also the hottest day on record for … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
Summer Broccoli Salad
June 23, 2015 By Leave a Comment
When I'm in a pinch for green side for a meal, I go to broccoli. Usually it's served sautéed with some olive oil, sea salt and a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan cheese. During the dog days of summer, cool broccoli for crunch in a salad definitely sounds more appealing than some warm sautéed broccoli. Fresh chilled broccoli salad is an ideal side to any lunch picnic or dinner. With raisins, raw broccoli, BACON, some red onions and a bit of mayonnaise, it satisfies all the taste buds and more! And, it tastes just as good the following … [Read more...]
Mango, Avocado and Black Bean Salad
June 18, 2015 By Leave a Comment
My prerequisites for a summertime salad are: it must be easy to make, it muse take little to no time in the kitchen, and it must taste light and refreshing. Oh, and bonus if it incorporates the use of fruit. This Mango, Avocado and Black Bean salad recipe is one of my favorites because it contains all of the qualities listed above. And, it's beautifully colorful too. We do love mango and try to get our fill during the summer either as a casual snack, sliced into pieces, or in our soup recipe, chilled Mango Gazpacho --it's a nice … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pudding Pops
June 15, 2015 By 1 Comment
This snack is perfect for any hot summer day. I originally got the genius pudding pops idea from the blog Chocolates and Dreams. It immediately peaked my interest. Although, I knew I would have to tweak it to make it kid-friendly (in place of coffee and rum I added in some pure vanilla). Jello Pudding Pops were my childhood fave so, why not try to create something similar from scratch at home? Plus, the recipe is quick and easy (all the ingredients can be found in your well-stocked pantry) another seamless opportunity to involve the … [Read more...]
