There’s something about this time of year that makes me get all sappy. The weather is changing, we are gearing up for the holidays and another year is almost behind us. All of these things make me reflect on everything I am grateful for. As these thoughts have been spinning through my mind lately, and the fact that all of you are one of them, I thought it would be a good time to share. Each one tells you a little more about me and to break up all that sentiment, I’ve also added a few of my ... View the Post
Long Live Hidden Valley Ranch: Part 1
One of my favorite ingredients is ranch dressing. And not just the dressing from the bottle. I use the powder form too! Don’t judge. Everyone loves ranch dressing. Ranch dressing spans all age groups too! For example: Will (age 6) will actually eat almost any raw vegetable if he has a ranch dipper. He also prefers his corn dogs, French fries, and grilled cheese with ranch too. Maddie (age 9) eats salad and vegetables with ranch. She even invented a term called “ranch-up” which is ranch ... View the Post
Joy in the Unexpected
“Why on earth would a single girl like you move from New York City to the suburbs of California?” is the question I get most often. The real reason is those 2 little people in this picture (my niece and nephew) but let me tell you, even with those adorable faces willing me to move west, such a crazy decision was not made lightly. In fact, it took years of consideration, leaving my old consulting company to form my own, building a portfolio of clients I knew I could service anywhere, and ... View the Post
My Sister’s Kitchen
Hi! Welcome to “My Sister’s Kitchen”. Let me start by telling you a few facts about my kitchen: I rarely use it, especially at dinner since we eat out A LOT. I do NOT bake. Mostly because I don’t like to measure and I end up burning everything anyway. I love cookbooks (with pictures). I own dozens of them. This might seem weird since I rarely cook, but I can actually follow a recipe pretty well. The thing is, I really like to cook! I love the colors of fresh foods. I love to feed ... View the Post
Rainbow Fruit “Spectakular”
Hi. My name is Maddie. When I grow up I want to make a pet day care place and be the owner. I also like to write. I have already written an entire collection of books called Ivy Kid. I am nine years old. I want to do a blog because I thought it would be fun, I like writing, and I have fun ideas to tell you about. My first idea is a fun recipe. Here is what I like to eat: Burritos, Shrimp cocktail, Watermelon, Peaches, Onions, Steak Fajitas, Calamari, Cherry Tomatoes, Mint Chocolate Chip ... View the Post