Delicious Idea of the Week

TUESDAY  21  FEBRUARY  2012

LIGHTWEIGHT POT FILLER

Change is good!  When gardening, I tend to change out my pots often so this is the perfect solution.  A lighter pot is always a ‘good thing!’

To conserve soil when planting up large containers, consider how much soil your plants really need, then fill the bottom of the container [...]

Sweet & Intense

MONDAY  20  FEBRUARY  2012

Oven Roasted Shrimp with Avocado Salsa!

Roasting will caramelize the shrimp slightly and concentrate their flavor, making this mild shellfish taste sweeter and more intense.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Peel and devein one to two pounds of 12-15 count shrimp.  Place them in a bowl with a handful of grape tomatoes.   Drizzle [...]

Regenerate & Renew

FRIDAY 17  FEBRUARY  2012

Revamp your Dining Space!

Make your dining room a welcoming gathering area for family and friends.

Modernize your dining room with industrial-style lighting.  Balance their stream lined look by combining the lighting with natural furnishings like distressed tables and wicker chairs.  Take the formality out!!!

Personalize your space.  Find something that is uniquely you!  [...]

I HEART YOU!!!

TUESDAY  14  FEBRUARY  2012

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

This heart hangs in an art gallery in the oldest square in Paris.  Have a LOVELY day!

Valentines Day Goodies

MONDAY  13  FEBRUARY  2012

Sending Treats To Your Loved Ones!

I miss making heart pancakes for my kiddos on Valentines Day.  So I send them fun little treats in the mail to let them know they are in my hearts!

Package homemade cookies in cellophane bags with tags and wishes of LOVE!

Fill a bag with yummy cookies or [...]

Delicious Idea of the Week

FRIDAY  10  FEBRUARY  2012

PAPER FLOWERS!

Send a Lovely paper flower to the one you adore. It is budget friendly and lasts forever!

Accordion fold four 5 x 10 sheets of tissue paper in assorted colors. Hold together with white floral wire and wrap with white floral tape.

Round or point the tips of each side of paper.  [...]

Edible Hearts on a Stick

THURSDAY  9  FEBRUARY  2012

Rice Krispy Heart Pops!

Chocolaty, buttery, rice krispy goodness!   Send lots of LOVE to those you admire this Valentines Day with these simple and ‘delicious’ treats.

Melt 1 stick of unsalted butter over med/low heat.  Add one package of mini marshmallows.  Melt completely.  Remove from heat.  Add 8 cups of Rice Krispies cereal [...]

Avocado Salsa

TUESDAY  7  FEBRUARY   2012

SCRUMPTIOUS!!!

Fresh Salsa requires quality ingredients.  A ripe avocado and sweet grape tomatoes make this one heavenly!

Dice a ripe avocado into 1/4 inch pieces. Place in the bottom of a nonreactive mixing bowl and gently toss it with 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice.

Chop the grape tomatoes.  Spoon on top of the [...]

Words to Live By.....

MONDAY  6  FEBRUARY  2012

Fiery Chili

SUNDAY  5  FEBRUARY  2012

SUPER BOWL XLVI
What will you make for Patriots vs. Giants??

With all the snow outside, nothing sounds better than a bowl of this ‘delicious’ chili, a cozy fire, and a Football game!

Fresh…..

And Secret Ingredients!

Enjoy my spicy version for your gathering!  GO PATRIOTS!

"I just want to create something delicious."
   

Delicious Words to Live By......

  Delicious Words to Live By

Delicious Recipe of the Week.....

Delicious Recipe of the Week.....

Strawberries with Vanilla Pound Cake