Here’s an easy Sunday Brunch idea for you – sausage and vegetable egg muffins. This recipe is easy and you can be flexible with the ingredients. I like to load my muffins with veggies since I eat low carbs and always have plenty in my fridge. But you can add or takeaway to please your...
February is a month to celebrate love.* You’re given a chance to pause and remember your loved ones new and old. Others may remember places they have visited or non-profits and organizations they may be passionate about supporting. This February, Macy’s Heart of Haiti wants us to consider the island of Haiti as a place to...
What better way to truly expose your children to another culture and language than to travel abroad? Cultural immersion experiences are priceless and offer families many, lifelong memories. We had our own experience in Mexico a few years ago, however, today I’m sharing the story of a father whose family’s trip to the Yucatan yielded...
I always try to incorporate a little Latin flavor into my menus when I’m entertaining for cocktail parties or a dinner. My friends always look forward to it. This Super Bowl Sunday will be no different. Last year I hosted a small party and we had everything from pork sliders to my homemade chicken and beef Empandas. To help...
The other night I was cleaning out my fridge and found a pint and a half of sweet grape tomatoes that I forgot I had. They were still fresh and I didn’t want to waste them. I decided to try my hand at making homemade marinara sauce for use with a pasta dish later on in the...
We’ve considered taking a cruise with the kids several times since the prices are reasonable and we live in Florida, near several major ports. Since we’re a family of five, our vacations must be reasonably priced and offer everyone in the family something to do. Recently we took a five day cruise aboard the Disney Dream and had a...
It’s hard to believe that the earthquake in Haiti took place four years ago. I was in Haiti for the first time in over 20 years just weeks before the earthquake happened. I had a great time with family and visited the island where my family was from but I knew little about. We traveled the...
I’m on my fourth week of following a low carb diet plan. I started with Atkins and now only do very minimal carbohydrates. With the holidays approaching, I knew that I would be up for a challenge to keep my carbs low and not ruin everything I have worked hard for– a six pound weight-loss...
I love cooking, but I don’t always love spending hours in the kitchen. This recipe for Rosemary & Chimichurri Ribs is not only easy but delicious! I’ll be bringing it along for an alternative dish for Thanksgiving. The rosemary gives it that delicious, fall flavor. What’s chimichurri sauce? You may be surprised. Chimichurri sauce is an Argentinian sauce...
During the hot summer months there’s nothing that feels and tastes better than grabbing a cool treat from the freezer and sitting near a cool fan. Did you know that making these treats yourself are not only easy but a great family activity that promotes healthy living? Eating fresh and homemade is always better for...