recipes

Breakfast In Bed Ideas for Father’s Day

My health conscious husband eats the same thing for breakfast every morning: 1 cup of oatmeal with an oversized mug of coffee, a splash of milk plus 1 tsp. of brown sugar. He has been eating this same breakfast every day since we first met fourteen year’s ago, and mixes things up on alternating weekends …

Four Simple Snacks to Kick-off Fall

Looking for ways to have fun and spice things up in the kitchen this fall? Whether you’re a mom on the go or are preparing for your next tailgating party, Mohawk Home has the recipe for you!   For the Kids: Spooky Spider PB&J  Dotted with chocolate chips, this longtime kid-favorite gets a spooktacular new twist as …

A Fourth of July Picnic

The 4th of July is a special time of the year when friends and family gather for hamburgers, hotdogs, popsicles, apple pie, and to celebrate everything American, red, white, and blue. While these famous classics are hard to beat for a Fourth of July picnic, trying something new and breaking away from the norm is …

Great ways to use farmers market finds

Just as the world around us has finally thawed out and regained its lively glow of green, so have the harvest hued tables at the local farmers market!  From the first breath of spring to crisp autumn nights, farmers markets everywhere are a buzz, serving up fresh, locally grown produce, along with some scrumptious baked …

Spring Brunch for Mother’s Day

I am a mom and, to me, the best part of Mother’s Day is not having to cook! My kids and husband usually make me breakfast, so I make sure they have easy-to-follow recipes that are a little fancy! If you want something beyond toast, here are some great recipes for a spring brunch – for …

Cinco de Mayo!!

Ever since the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over French forces during the 1862 Battle of Puebla, the fifth of May has served as a celebration of Mexican heritage and a welcomed excuse to party!  In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is often confused with Mexican Independence Day, which is actually observed on September 16th.  …

Spring Pastas

As the world around us is thankfully starting to glow again a sprightly shade of spring time green, there’s no better time to follow suite and spruce up your family’s weekly pasta night with some of the best and brightest of spring’s vibrant veggies! Try this lighter take on pasta primavera from the blog Oh …

The Lighter Side of Comfort Foods

We all know those days… the kind of day that just calls for a little extra love.  And while a hot, home cooked meal can’t replace a bear hug, it sure can soothe the blues!  However, the side effects of guilt, bloat and fatigue that accompany a soul food binger are rarely worth it in …

10 Treats & Sweets to Celebrate St. Paddy’s

Just as the first breath of spring blows through the sticky, Southern air of Savannah, Georgia, the city’s economic heart starts pounding in preparation for what has been reported as the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the country.  Picture throngs of grown adults, all clad in their shamrock best, dancing, laughing and merrily saying …