Summer

Recipe: Crock Pot Asian Ribs

This is another one of my go to summer dishes when I don’t feel like cooking.  I normally use country style pork ribs, but have also used beef ribs as well.  Because you are cooking these over low heat all day, the result is tender fall off the bone...

My Brushes with Fame

Everyone has what they call a brush with fame.  Once in a great while, you come across someone notable or famous, maybe some more than others depending on your job or the circles you run in.  I worked early in my career in hotels and restaurants, and every now...

Summer Summer Summer

With all this heat, who’s thoughts wouldn’t be towards summer?  Here’s a smattering of some of my favorite things from summer…stay cool! Download here:  SummerFun...

This Week’s Mom’s Talk Topic: Sending Your Kid Packing

Feel free to comment on this week’s Mom’s Talk topic, how do you and your child   prepare when they are going away on their own?  Although my son has been away for week long stretches, it has been in the care of a very familiar relative–thank you dear...

Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken Barbecue

The crock pot is a tool that I use fairly often in the winter time, as it’s great for simmering soups, stews and roasts all day.  But don’t forget, it’s also a handy tool for hot and humid days when even tossing something on the grill seems like too...