Have you ever eaten a warm salad? If not, this easy sausage salad recipe with wilted spinach just might make you a fan. I hadn’t ever heard of a warm salad until I traveled to Austria and sampled a delicious version in a small Salzburg restaurant. After a day of seeing touristy sights with my … Read more
Unfamiliar situations are difficult. Can you relate? Read through these unfamiliar situation examples to learn some ways to deal with them. As a middle-aged, empty-nester I’ve had plenty of time to refine my skills with handling unfamiliar situations. Read on for some of the best strategies I’ve found. This post contains affiliate links, which means … Read more
Need some great kitchen hacks that really work? What are some cooking tips or hacks everyone should know about? Here are some that save time and/or money. Since you are most likely a busy person, you may be asking yourself, “How can I make my kitchen work easier?” What are some of my favorite easy … Read more
This delicious crock pot cabbage soup changed my mind about cabbage. The truth is, I haven’t always been a fan. I recall turning my nose up at cabbage rolls when I was young. Now that I’m older and do a lot of cooking, I appreciate cabbage. It’s very versatile, playing a starring role in salads … Read more
Looking for a good meal idea for Meatless Mondays? Are you hoping to find a hearty vegetarian dinner that even the meat-lovers in your family will devour? These easy cheese flautas are a staple at our house, and we are a family of devoted meat-and-potatoes fans. This dinner idea is also a great way to please … Read more
I don’t know about you, but if someone asks me to think of what I’d like to get for a gift, I’m at a loss. Maybe you have that problem as well. Perhaps you need some gift ideas for someone you know who likes to cook. Here’s a list of fun kitchen items for any … Read more
Learn how to make an easy overnight breakfast casserole for busy mornings. The ingredients are simple and the effort is minimal. Take the stress out of making a morning meal for guests. Read on for the easy recipe! My Overnight Breakfast Casserole Backstory Are things around your house a bit crazy on holiday mornings? Perhaps … Read more
Do you suffer from overpacking syndrome? Are there outfits you pack for a trip that you don’t even wear? I used to be guilty of trying to cram my suitcases full of unnecessary clothing I thought I might need. Eventually, I became tired of lugging around large suitcases and tried the travel capsule wardrobe packing … Read more
Want your family to eat more vegetables? Learn about sneaking vegetables into meals creatively without detection. It can be easy and fun to add vegetables to food for kids and adults when you follow these effective techniques for hiding veggies. Read on for the tips! My Sneaky Vegetable Backstory When I was growing up, my … Read more
Get the essential tips for a visit to Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) to make the most of an adventure. Learn how to navigate the picturesque English countryside to get there and what to do once you arrive. You can even take tea! Read on for ideas about planning a Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) visit. My … Read more