• 5 Beginner Tips for Starting a Container Garden

    Starting a container garden is easier than you think! Over the years I’ve acquired basic knowledge for seeds and plants and growing things. That said, I hesitate to actually call myself a “gardener” because growing plants — and, more importantly, keeping them alive — has been been, shall we say,…

  • 5 Ways To Make Your Mornings More Enjoyable

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine. I’m not one of those “skip a meal” types who can barrel on through the day on energy drinks and a candy bar. My blood sugar starts the downward spiral…

  • Clever Ways To Repurpose Mason Jars

    A version of this post originally appeared on Houzz. Truth be told, I may be a bit of a mason jar junkie. I have soooo many of them floating around and in regular use in my kitchen, though not used for what most people would think. Sure, I’ve made my…

  • Tips to Make Pizza a Healthier Option

    Chef Christopher is back with another guest post, and this time it’s about one of my favorites: PIZZA. Now, as you know, I’m not much of dieter (in fact, I don’t diet). That said, many of you are looking for ways to not only eat healthier (which I’m totally down…

  • Café Du Monde Beignets At Home

    Believe it or not, I’ve never been to New Orleans. As a foodie, it hurts my heart to say that, because I’m pretty sure I could spend at least a week eating my way through the French Quarter. It’s on my bucket list for when we win the lottery we’re…