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Pretty basic but super refreshing salad… Watermelon Cucumber Kalamata Olives Jalapeño Basil Feta Cheese Pink Peppercorns Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar I was inspired by a similar dish found on the New York Times page. I decided to do balsamic for that wonderful sweet tangy taste vs the lime. Very delicious! Served tonight with garlic fried chicken […]

I had a lot of time and ingredients on my hands the other day so I made this monster of a sandwich for dinner. It was the business! And the cole slaw??? So damn good & basic. Dole bagged coleslaw mix, cilantro, green onion and Marzetti Original Slaw Dressing.

Another year, another robin’s nest. I love the eggs. I love seeing them hatch but I hate sharing my deck once they do hatch because I have to limit my chill time. Gonna be a few weeks with these loud needy babies but it’s all good. Update: I went to peep out at the nest […]

In exactly four months, I will 40 years old or shall I say 40 years young… These days, it’s all I seem to talk about and I talk about it with much excitment. To be almost 40, I feel great. And if feeling like & looking like this is 40, then I am all about […]

Cousin Dee & I took a quick little road trip to NYC this past weekend for a needed break and to attend José Vilson’s, “This Is Not A Test” book launch. The trip was hype. Ate at some of my favorite spots, discovered some new spots, kicked it with great people, took a lot of damn […]

You came into my life & stole my heart and I love you more every day. Now it’s you that I am dreaming of. I want you more than words can say. I need you more each passing day… When I think of you. The words that you say to me… They drive me crazy. […]

Yesterday, I attended my first BBQ of the short season aKa spring/summer or is it still winter.  It was last minute and typically, I like taking salads to cook outs but yesterday, I decided to do a quick and fun lemonade using what I already had on hand. – English cucumber – Basil – Orange […]