Recipes

 This recipe comes from a friend in WI.  I made this while my parents were here and we LOVED it!  Simple and quite tasty!Microwave Cauliflower Jayne Lancour 1 head cauliflower Hellman's Mayonnaise  Shredded  Sharp Cheddar Cheese   Clean the head of cauliflower leaving it whole.  Put in a dish, placing some water on the bottom and put a cover on the dish.  Microwave for about 8 minutes or until your desired amount of doneness. Remove from the microwave and drain the water off. "Frost" the cauliflower with the mayo.  Sprinkle cheese on top and place back in the microwave and...

Saving money while reducing food waste should be on every family’s radar these days, not just those living on a tight income. I don’t know about you, but I’ve recently been walking out of the grocery store scratching my head on numerous occasions about what little I got for how much was spent. Am I alone on this? Some of the best ways to stretch those hard-earned dollars and reduce food waste involve good old common sense and may prove pretty simple. It just comes down to using good food storage practices. I’d like to take a few moments to...

Skerries, the County Dublin port-village-turned-resort-town, is a microcosm of what makes Ireland… well, Irish. It’s the perfect encapsulation of great food, great views and great vibes. It’s the ultimate day-out destination for returning revellers walking their dogs and intrepid first-timers too. Less than 30 minutes by car from Dublin Airport and minutes from the M1 motorway, this seaside enclave is far enough from the City Centre to fully-disconnect from the grind but close enough for a day trip or pitstop for a refuel on a spin along North Dublin’s coast. Doing my civic duty by eating my way around Ireland...

We tested 25 popular options and found a surprising number that taste great and are healthful, too By Althea Chang-Cook As Americans’ taste buds have become more adventurous and varied, so have offerings in supermarket freezers. They’re now stocked with meals that have global flavors and are touted as being good for you, too. Consumer Reports’ recent tests of 25 frozen meals—which included newer options as well as some classic favorites, like lasagna—found plenty of good news: Our nutrition and taste experts gave 11 of the meals top marks for nutrition and judged 13 of them to be tasty. One...

This post contains affiliate links. Here are my goals for 2023: weeks 16 of 52. Personal Development My kids are older now, so I have a bit more time to devote to personal development.  So, these are the items I’d like to accomplish this year: Write in my journal for 150 days 6.6% accomplished.  I wrote once this week; I’m up to ten times for the year.  If I want to accomplish this goal, I am going to have to start writing every other day! Crochet an afghan for our bed No progress this week. Try 52 new recipes 19%...