Hot Chocolate Rum Float

What better way to warm up on these cold January nights than to have a wonderful mug of hot chocolate spiked with rum and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.  On that beginning of year shape-up plan?  Use fat free milk and just eliminate the ice cream, you will not be disappointed.  Enjoy […]

Interesting Find – Sydney Hale Candles

Every once is awhile you come across a product that looks interesting.  That is exactly what I did over the holidays.  I was intrigued when I saw natural soy candles from a company located here in Virginia.  I also noted that 10% of their sales is donated to animal rescue.  I just had to purchase […]

Vegetable Lasagna

OK, I am finished with heavy holiday foods.  Time to get back to lots of vegetables and healthy eating.  After a snowy day today, I thought it would be a great time to make a vegetable lasagna.  I added zucchini, however, you certainly can experiment with different vegetables.    This is a very easy and […]

Apple Chicken Curry

 One of my husband’s favorite dinners is curry with toppings.  Growing up in a military family that moved frequently, his mother always collected wonderful recipes during each move.  Her curry recipes are still one of his favorite memories from childhood.  He still remembers the time they lived in England and when his mom went to […]

Spinach Maple Apple Salad

I am sure everyone is thinking the same thing – let’s start the New Year with a healthy twist.  This salad is one that you can serve with grilled meats, soup, or make this salad a main dish and add grilled chicken or pork.  The key is the wonderful dressing made with pure maple syrup. […]