This winter I tossed together a few simple ingredients and found this mixture not only makes a great a hot toddy, but it also gives plain iced tea, hot tea or cocktails a boost. I call it my Serious Sitrus Mix.
With the weather getting quite warm, I’m already using...
EZ Black Bean Dip
Written by Anni on . Posted in Style.
Here’s a fast and easy black bean dip perfect for informal gatherings, as a snack or for Game Day:
(1) 15.2 oz. Can of black beans – thoroughly drained and rinsed
1/4 cup of Light Sour Cream
1/3 cup of red salsa (plus an extra 1/3 or 1/2 cup for topping)
1/3 to ½ cup...
Squash It! E-Z Squash Recipes
Written by Anni on . Posted in Food.
Ohhhh – the flavors and foods of fall! Gotta love it! Right now there’s an abundance of Acorn and Spaghetti squash. Both are chock full of Vitamins such as C, B6 plus calcium and more! And here’s the even better news – they are super easy to cook!
E-Z ACORN SQUASH...
EZ Cold Plate Lunches for Hot Days
Written by Anni on . Posted in Food.
When the scorching summer sun really kicks in, there’s no better time than to fix yourself a cold plate for lunch or dinner. When temperatures stay hot and humid, who wants to slave over a hot stove (not me).
That’s the ease and beauty of cold plates on hot days....
Easy Tomato Side Dish
Written by Anni on . Posted in Food.
Even though it isn’t tomato season yet, you can still find some good quality tomatoes to add to your meals. Below is a quick and easy tomato side dish that’s so versatile, you’ll be free-styling it “your way.”
Tomatoes are a great source of Vitamin C, Potassium and...
Free-Style Cabbage Soup
Written by Anni on . Posted in Food.
I love food – I love cooking – but I hate following recipes and despise measuring ingredients even more! Then I discovered how easy it is to make what I call “free-style” soups. By “free-style” I mean adding together a bunch of ingredients without measuring or...
An Old Hat Can Become A Bird’s New Nest
Written by Anni on . Posted in Nature.
Spring is here and birds are anxiously scoping out places to build their nests. Here’s an idea for not only recycling, but helping our feathered friends.
After our mother passed on, we were left with a lot of her clothing and other personal items. Among those items...