Honey, can I turn on the heat?

It’s freezing here today.  The thermostat has barely hit 65.  And, its raining.  In fact, I can’t remember the last time it didn’t rain.  Very unseasonable for this time of year. 
We’ve been traveling far more than I desire to this summer.  Off on vacation with the in-laws, picnics and bbq’s, local fairs, bridal showers in [...]

Mexican Fiesta

OK, not a full blown – mariachi band, tortilla-eating, salsa dancing good time…but Mexican food none-the- less. Slightly lame Mexican food…but hey, what do you want? I’m not Mexican! Well, depending on who you ask I’m not. My mother-in-law thinks that because I am of Portuguese (<25%) decent, and Portugal is [...]

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Split Sandwich…

Drool.
Peanut Butter Boy, has me on this seemingly unending peanut butter kick.  Check out the cookies he whipped up recently.  Have mercy!  So last night I was flipping through some back issues of Cooking Light and found this recipe.  I got up earlyto make it and it didn’t disappoint.  Doesn’t it look great?  It was a [...]

Sloppy Joe, Sloppy, Sloppy Joe

You remember the SNL skit back in, oh ‘94 (!) when Adam Sandler and the late Chris Farley performed “Lunch Lady Land” don’t you? The chorus of the song goes something like this:
Sloppy joe.
Slop, sloppy joe.
Sloppy joe.
Slop, sloppy joe.
Come on.
Sloppy joe.
Slop, sloppy joe.
Yeah.
Sloppy joe.
I’ve been singing it all night while making that [...]

Creamy Cheese Spaghetti

One thing that’s been really difficult to cut back is pasta. Who doesn’t love a big plate of spaghetti and meatballs? Considering my family heritage, I was practically born with a meatball in my mouth.
Because Weight Watchers is so flexible I’ve learned how to eat pasta and still stay on track. It [...]