There are some dishes that you have growing up, that you absolutely adore. They conjure feelings of nostalgia, reminding you of your youth and simpler times. For me, these Italian Hot Sausage Sandwiches remind me of just that. It was one of my family’s favorite dishes, and remains a favorite to this day. Every time…
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Attack of the KILLER Tomatoes!
I am lucky to find myself in the presence of a Martha Stewart Living Magazine every month, and this month was no exception. This time though, was a little different. The cover affected me so much, with it’s color heirloom tomatoes, that after seeing it day in, and day out, I had to finally flip…
Quinoa Watermelon Salad – A Song to SUMMER!
HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE, Rock Star! That is RIGHT! Today is the first day of summer. I hear the birds singing, the crickets chirping, the grasshoppers hopping, and see the (almost) full moon overhead as the cool evening air gently caresses the skin. The highs here in Southern California have been parked in the low 90’s…
Some Things Are Long Overdue – Pittsburgh Trip, Day 1
A trip to Pittsburgh has been in our sights for years and years now. I can’t tell you how long I’ve been telling my Grandma and Grandpa that we’re going to get up there to see them ‘soon’. We finally decided to bite the bullet a few months ago, and booked our trip. After many…
The Good Life
What I really mean to say is the healthy life. I’ve been playing the weight loss game for just over 6 months now. I’m not talking about on again, off again bullshit either, but consistent weight loss. I wouldn’t call myself an expert on nutrition or weight loss by any means, but I’m doing something…