I saw this recipe and just had to try. Its perfect for hot summer days when its just too hot to cook or when you need a super quick meal on a busy night. I hit up the local farmers market first, then snipped the basil right out of my garden. 3-4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup olive oil 2 … [Read more...]
13 Healthy Recipes for Tailgating
September 3, 2014
Football season is upon us! Hosting a tailgate or viewing party doesn't mean you can't have healthy options for your guests. Here are 13 appetizer and entree recipes that are sure to please. I especially want to try the Jalapeno Cheddar Salmon Burgers! Enjoy! 1. Homemade Healthy … [Read more...]
ATC Favorite: ZICO® Premium Coconut Water™
July 14, 2014
As a family, we have been trying to make healthier and healthier choices. We've made some big changes - like giving up soda - and some small ones - like switching brands of yogurt. Some have been so easy the kids barely noticed and some were met with moans and groans. I've been amazed at how … [Read more...]
Chic Summer Cocktail: Grapefruit Crush
June 23, 2014
Looking for something besides the usual mojito or margarita this summer? When the summer days start heating up, a light, refreshing cocktail will always hit the spot. While vacationing on the Gulf Coast, a local bartender introduced the idea of a grapefruit crush to me: freshly squeezed juice … [Read more...]
Pinspiration: Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup
March 25, 2014
I saw this yummy picture on Pinterest... but it didn't link to the recipe! AUGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Don't you hate that!?!? So I set out to make a yummy slow-cooker chicken soup and ended up combining a few recipes and making most of it up. AND IT DIDN'T STINK! I feel like such a chef! And ended … [Read more...]
PINspiration: Curried Chicken Potpie
March 11, 2014
I tried out a chicken potpie a few weeks ago... and it didn't go that well. Ok, it went bad! But my family loves Chicken Potpie so I wanted to try again. And I found a great one! The curry really kicked it up a notch! I adapted it just a tad to make it easier and viola! … [Read more...]
PINSPIRATION: Roast Beef Sandwiches
February 18, 2014
When I was at the store, they were having a huge sale on chuck roast. So I picked up a few. And after making my two standard chuck roast recipes (Beef Minestrone and Pot Roast) I needed something new. So where else to turn but Pinterest? This pin caught my eye... It looked super yummy and when … [Read more...]
Pinspiration: Winter Minestrone
February 11, 2014
I'm on a soup kick. Maybe because its chilly outside. Or perhaps its because its been a billion degrees below zero and we've had more snow days than we've ever had combined. I saw this recipe originally in the Wegman's Magazine - and pinned it so I could make it. It was super easy - I threw … [Read more...]
Pinsipiration: Vegetarian Chili
February 4, 2014
Last weekend, I was hosting a dinner for 10 people. One was a vegetarian and two couldn't eat dairy. What to cook... I searched and searched on Pinterest for vegetarian non-dairy recipes and kept running across recipes for chili. So I decided to give it a try! I found tons that just looked... … [Read more...]
