Non-Candy Valentine’s Day Treats That Are Super Sweet

by Denise // 11 February, 2016 // Comments off

Just as we managed to rid our pantries of all the holiday sweets and treats, Valentine’s Day and all its chocolate glory rolls in like a Oompa Loompa from Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory . To minimize the amount of candy collected... Continue reading →

After 9-11, We Rise Above

by Denise // 10 September, 2012 // Comments off

There are a few historical moments when you remember where you were on that fateful day. On September 11, I was seven months pregnant standing in my classroom preparing my lessons for the day while I watched the news to... Continue reading →

Chicken Sausage Gumbo

by Denise // 24 February, 2012 // Comments off

You know you’re a foodie when you plan themed meals around holidays, observances and any and all ethnic festivals. This past weekend was no exception. Some celebrate Fat Tuesday. Others flip over Pancake Day. In this house, we do both.... Continue reading →

They Have a Dream

by Denise // 18 January, 2012 // Comments off

The girls had Monday off from school, but I wanted it to be more than a long weekend. I feel it’s important to understand why we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Every year, we observe the holiday by watching Dr.... Continue reading →

Gonna Make You Sweat

by Denise // 7 January, 2011 // Comments off

Every Boxing Day (the day after Christmas), Allan prepares a scrumptious breakfast (also known as a sweaty brekkie) with all the traditional British fixings: scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon, fried tomatoes, fried mushrooms and fried bread topped with Heinz baked... Continue reading →

One Nation Under God, Indivisible

by Denise // 11 September, 2009 // Comments off

Eight years ago, we were a nation divided. Bush served in the Oval Office and eight months after being sworn in, some Americans still resented his appointment to the presidency by the Supreme Court as they believed democracy had not... Continue reading →

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