Summer

A Weekend of Camping

I love where we live.  There are so many wonderful reasons why.  And one of them is the amazing parks system and beautiful places that are outdoors to explore within minutes from our home.  I just returned from a two day camping trip at Burke Lake Park with my...

Recipe: Roasted Asparagus

Sometimes the simple things are the best.  This go to recipe is great for a crowd because it is easy, fast and highlights the great flavor of the asparagus. Roasted Asparagus 1 pound of fresh asparagus, trimming the tough ends 2 tsp good quality olive oil 1 teaspoon large...

Get Outdoors and Geocache!

My husband happened upon a neat little distraction that we have been enjoying as a family whenever the weather is cooperative.  It’s called geocaching. In super simplified terms, it’s basically an electronic game of hide and seek that can take place anywhere in the world. You use a GPS...

Ode to the Ocean

  I love the sand between my toes The smell of ocean through my nose. Perched upon the sand am I Watching as the seagulls fly. Nothing could be finer. The warmth of the sun fills me to the core As I lay there basking, I can not ask...

Recipe: Oven Fried Chicken

I am so Jonesing for the change of season.  And one of my favorite summer foods is fried chicken.  Ok.  So I know summer is a bit of a ways off, but this is pure comfort food for me, and EASY.  I love fried food as much as the...