“Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.” -Plautus

“People who love to eat are always the best people.” -Julia Child

All About The Lily

Spring ushers in the rejuvenation of life, with baby animals and newly budding plants and trees.  It is a time of peace, prosperity, transformation, and rebirth.  The season holds beautiful renewal, which March opens up and April carries through.  The flower that symbolize all of this, and more, blooms in these moments.  Lets talk all about the lily… READ MORE

The 10 Ways to Boost Your Immune System

The most significant way to train the body to fight disease and fend off sickness is to build and maintain a healthy and strong immune system.  Knowing that it is all about more than what you eat is also important.  Routine, mental health, physical activity, and sleep patterns are all involved.  They are all parts of the 10 ways to boost your immune system… READ MORE

The Healing Power of Aloe Vera

The Aloe Vera plant is the “poster child” for don’t judge a book by its cover.  On the outside, it is a rigid, prickly, plain plant.  This inside holds an almost magical goodness.  The healing power of loe vera is vast.  It reaches into the health, beauty and food industries respectively; and, new  uses show themselves everyday… READ MORE

The Healing Power of Lavender

Lavender is a true adaptogen; and is a universally healing herb.  What it does for the mind and body is amazing and the healing power if lavender is evident in its vast uses.  Let’s take a look at the background, types, uses, benefits, and contraindications…READ MORE

A Night of Pizza and Root Beer

October ninth is national pizza and beer night.  Had it been a day in my late twenties, my husband and I would have had a great ordered pizza and some grocry bought beer.  Being a mom, I decided to play this up a little bit and make it a night of pizza and root beer floats.  I gathered a dough mix that is easy to make, a pizza sauce, and all the toppings my family loves…READ MORE

A Chili Recipe

In honor of National Chili day, I decided to make my home-made chili and cornbread,  Over the years, I have added ingredients that are specific to those that my family loves.  Here is a chili recipe to be enjoyed by all…READ MORE

The Power of Water

All life would cease without the existence of water. H2O is essential.  So, why not make drinking it more enjoyable?  Mix it up and hydrate yourself differently.  Here are some ways to drink the power of water…READ MORE

Sheet Pan Meals

There is a new fad in cooking and it is found in sheet pan meals.  If you are looking for a fast and easy way to feed your family, look no further.  Sheet pan meals are the way to get food on the table quickly, with a little cleanup as possible.  The following four meals are fun and effective sheet pan meals for the busy mom…READ MORE

 

 The 5 Best Pumpkin Recipes of the Season

As autumn slowly exits, we all gather around to give thanks. The 5 best pumpkin recipes of the season are sure to leave your guests mouths watering.  From a breakfast of Pumpkin pancakes to a dinner of soup.  Top off the night with a slice of the pumpkin swirl loaf or a delicious pie cookie with glaze.  The following recipes are sure to give you and your guests a phenomenal Thanksgiving celebration…READ MORE