Chicken Meatballs!

I have officially converted. Please don’t tell my Mother.         I made the most delicious chicken meatballs EVA last night! Being raised in an Italian/American home I was raised on meatballs that were made from “chuck chop” – 100% lean ground beef.  Well, let me tell you, I have tried the “tri” […]

Try a Hot Dog Bar!

Some may argue that Hot dogs aren’t the most healthy of foods, but when summer rolls around, we all find ourselves with a hamburger in one hand and a Hot dog in another. The other night my kids wanted to BBQ and we decided to create a hot dog bar. We wrapped our beef dogs […]

A Taste of Brazil: Caipirinha

I remember the first time I had a caipirinha on my first visit to Brazil. It was unlike any other taste I’d ever had. It was similar to a margarita or a mojito for its tartness but has a deeper, more sour taste. 

Ruby Red Cocktail

Here’s a light, refreshing cocktail with citrusy ruby red grapefruit flavor. Add some slices of grapefruit and enjoy the vitamin C-rich benefits. See More of Our Favorite Cocktails

Eggs Up Grill – Fuquay-Varina!

I was so happy when Eggs Up Grill opened last year on Main Street in Fuquay-Varina. Our family felt fairly relegated to fast food breakfast options whenever we had to run morning errands in what is now being called “The Quay”. The owners and staff at Eggs Up Grill will make you feel right at home […]

Gluten Free Quinoa Pizza Crust

My son is gluten free and I am trying to be mainly gluten free. I made this pizza crust the other night and it was great. My son liked it as well.  You can put any toppings you like on it.

Should You Cut Eggs Out?

The poor egg has gotten a bad rap in past years. Just a few generations ago, eggs were a staple of most North American diets – but now are almost avoided like the plague –why? Extensive research over decades by a plethora of scientists has conclusively proven that the humble egg is in fact, an […]

5 Reasons Shrimp Is Good For You

Sometimes they get a bad rap, but shrimp have lots of health benefits.