We Knew They Were Coming, So We Baked Some Cakes

by Denise // 8 July, 2011 // Comments off

With family back in town, we had a festive weekend for sure. It all began with my MIL’s birthday on Sunday. She requested Iron Chef Allan’s over-the-top brunch and to finish it off, he baked his mom a gorgeous rum... Continue reading →

Savoring Sanibel

by Denise // 1 July, 2011 // Comments off

Undoubtedly, Sanibel and Captiva are world-famous for some of the best shelling and beautiful beaches. But for my family and me, the islands are also known for some of the best eats in the Sunshine State. Next to the shells... Continue reading →

Sorry, Ice Cream. I’m Dreaming of a Different Dessert

by Denise // 17 June, 2011 // Comments off

I stumbled upon some tickets for a prescreening of Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer, but the girls and I arrived late to the AMC Theater at Westshore Plaza (which seems to be the story of my life these... Continue reading →

Hot Diggity Dog!

by Denise // 3 June, 2011 // Comments off

Ever since my third pregnancy, I’ve been having really horrible reactions to MSG, nitrates and nitrites. When I eat foods containing MSG, I feel lightheaded and woozy, like I’m drunk. It’s a terrible feeling and each time I eat food... Continue reading →

Suck It Up This Summer

by Denise // 27 May, 2011 // Comments off

Time for another edition of Slacker Mom Confessions: I bribe my children. I have never professed to be perfect. Lord knows I am far from it. For me, motherhood is all about survival. In fact my motto as I roll... Continue reading →

It’s a Shoe-In

by Denise // 20 May, 2011 // Comments off

To all my OCD readers, I realize I misspelled the phrase shoo-in. Deep breaths and let it go and just go with it for the sake of this Friday Food Fight post and my clever play on words. My sister... Continue reading →

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