If I wasn’t sure, I am now. We are so Passionate about our Food! Who would have ever thought that asking the question…What is the greatest movie made with food in it?… would bring about 2 days of non-stop Twitter streaming! I have to tell you, it was the funnest two days I have had…
Inspiration from my Kids
It’s Homecoming Week
I am an only child. For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated by sibling relationships. My Mom will tell you that since I was 9 years old, I would tell her that I was going to have 4 children so that they would have someone to play with. What is most…
Reflections on 9/11 as an Immigrant to this Country
Forty years ago Vo, my Dad, left the comfort of his Family in Portugal and came to the United States. I was four years old and can still remember the day he departed to this unknown world. He came with $100 in his pocket and hoped for the best. As I got older, I never…
Our Wedding Anniversary is Gone
We haven’t had a Wedding Anniversary in 12 Years! No, we didn’t get divorced… 12 years ago at 12:03 am our third child, Reis, was born. This is when August 31st became Reis’s Birthday and no longer our Anniversary! The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…. Reis is a total Foodie just like his…
Faith, Family, Food and Football
The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. -Vince Lombardi Today is the first day of High School Football and it is my Oldest Son’s First Day on Varsity…I find myself reflecting…where did this all begin… How did we become such…
Back to School: Go Fish
“Give me a fish and I eat for a day. Teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime.” -Chinese Proverb It’s Back to School Time! For most of us who pack lunches, it means… It’s sandwich time! Last time I was at the grocery store, I saw something that made me laugh…. they…
Every Teenager Must Have A Chocolate Cake
When my children turn 16, I highly encourage them to get a part-time job. Now, I didn’t say that I MAKE them, I just highly encourage them. It is amazing how encouraged they become when they realize that if they want to do all those fun things that they need spending money for, they need…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year….Back to School
I don’t think there is a Mom that can’t relate to the Staples Commercial! It’s also the time of year when we need to get organized, kids in bed on time and start thinking about what to make for lunch that is nutritious.. My kids love this sandwich! I know what you are thinking….. my…
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the SAME
Six weeks doesn’t seem so long until it is your turn to wait for your College Freshman to return home. This is the first time Alexandra has been away from our family for 6 Weeks! As you can imagine, we can’t wait to see her and spend time as a Family. The morning she is…
What Do you Perceive to be the Greatest Threat to Families today?
I believe the greatest threat to our Families is how busy we keep our Homes …. It is so difficult to find the balance between having our kids involved in activities and having time to sit down each night for quality time with the family! I have learned this the hard way. I admit that…
