Pinning and Planning Our Dinner Menu – Week of January 11

by Denise // 11 January, 2015 // Comments off

I can proudly say we successfully survived the first week of 2015 between back to school routines and my marathon training. However, this week Iron Chef Allan travels out of town for work. Will we survive week two? Although we... Continue reading →

Baked Vegetable Samosas

by Denise // 19 December, 2014 // Comments off

Iron Chef Allan and I love Indian cuisine, but we have had a tough time turning our kids onto the aromatic, earthy dishes. However, recently I discovered if I hide the rich flavors inside empanada pastry dough, then they are... Continue reading →

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo Boo Review

by Denise // 24 October, 2014 // Comments off

All three of my pumpkins fright easily. Spooky sounds and creepy creatures send shivers down their spines. However, when Lowry Park Zoo provided my family with passes to explore the park after dark for Zoo Boo they put on their brave faces.... Continue reading →

Pinning and Planning Our Dinner Menu – Week of October 19

by Denise // 19 October, 2014 // Comments off

The next two weeks leading up to my long-awaited NYC marathon dream will be a NIGHTMARE. While my husband is off traveling for work this week, I have to be in four places at once between blogging functions, chaperoning a... Continue reading →

Pinning and Planning Our Dinner Menu – Week of September 28

by Denise // 28 September, 2014 // Comments off

I do believe fall may have slipped into the Sunshine State! This past week, the temperature dropped just a few degrees and it felt almost like fall. The ever so slightly cooler weather had me craving soups and slow-cooker recipes.... Continue reading →

Just Let Go at Guy Harvey OutPost

by Denise // 19 September, 2014 // Comments off

Disclosure: My family and I received a reduced media rate for a two-night stay at the Guy Harvey Outpost at the Tradewinds in exchange for my honest review of the properties. The opinions shared are my own. For a family... Continue reading →

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