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 →

Make-A-Wish Come True with Macy’s Believe #MacysBelieve

by Denise // 11 December, 2014 // Comments off

Do your children write letters to Santa? Like baking Christmas cookies and preparing reindeer food, writing letters to Santa is part of my family’s holiday traditions. Once my children and I finalize our wish lists, we visit our local Macy’s... Continue reading →

Pinning and Planning Our Dinner Menu – Week of November 16

by Denise // 16 November, 2014 // Comments off

Have you started planning your Thanksgiving menu yet? I’ve been adding lots of yummy salad pins, sides and desserts like this Pumpkin Tiramisu to my Pinterest boards, but Iron Chef Allan and I have not firmed anything up yet. Can you... Continue reading →

MomsRising Good Food Force #GFFDC14

by Denise // 13 November, 2014 // Comments off

Last weekend, MomsRising invited me to join their first Good Food Force in Washington, D.C. Having contributed on MomsRising.org few times and activitely particpated in the their weekly #FoodFri Twitter chats, I was very aware of the changes the Good... 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 →

Music Monday: Thriller Mombies for Halloween

by Denise // 20 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 →

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