Can you believe Labor Day is here already? Where did the summer go? Labor Day weekend is always a special time to me. We were married on Labor Day Weekend. Reis, our third son, was born on Labor Day Weekend. Can you believe that? That stinker waited until 12:03 am and was born on our…
Sunday Supper
Pork Piccata #SundaySupper
What makes a perfect Sunday Supper? While I don’t have the perfect answer, I do know that in our home, the perfect Sunday Supper is about so much more than the food. It is about the feeling, the emotions, the sense of family and the memories that are made around the family table. Pork Piccata…
Sunday Supper perfectly paired with @schlossiwines #SundaySupper
I feel as if I have been surrounded by wine my entire life. My earliest memories of my grandfather were of him eating grapes and bread. Although an odd combination to many, to me, it was the most natural thing. This was an afternoon snack that was very common in Portugal. Especially common, when you…
Easy Back to School Recipes |The Mom 100 Cookbook #SundaySupper
Every August I find myself searching for Easy Back to School Recipes. I love new starts and the new school year inspires me to make changes that will hopefully make a difference in the lives of my children. One of my goals this year is to get out of our breakfast rut. I am…
Julia Child’s 100th Birthday #CookForJulia Trending #1 on Twitter
I love Monday mornings! To me, Monday provides us with a fresh start. I begin every Monday by thinking, how can I make a difference this week? What am I passionate about? How can I inspire others? When I think about people who have inspired me, Julia Child always comes to mind and she has…
Roast Chicken with Port Wine, Cream and Mushrooms #cookforjulia #sundaysupper
“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.” ― Julia Child Yesterday was my 45th birthday, how ironic that today I would be posting about Julia Child’s 100th Birthday Celebration. Julia is someone who I have always adored and looked up to. Who else has…
Ahi Tuna Salad Family Style #SundaySupper
Ahi Tuna Recipe with Soy Sauce Dressing I have a saying that makes me smile every time of I think of it. “Old Friends are like Old Shoes.” Old friends are comfortable, there is no break in period, they fit just right and there is no need to impress them. They love you just…
Let’s celebrate wine, food, friends and #SundaySupper
I know, I know…. I say it all the time ” I am so excited for this #SundaySupper event.” I really do mean it, there is just so much to be excited about and this week is no different. In fact, it may be even a little more exciting. The #SundaySupper Group is incredibly honored…
#SundaySupper trending #1 on Twitter
#SundaySupper trending #1 on Twitter July 18, 2011. What a memorable date for me. I will always remember this date, not because of a birthday, wedding, anniversary or graduation. This was the date of my very first blog post. My oldest had just left for college and I was adapting to so many changes. My…
I am so excited for #SundaySupper with @katieworkman100
I am so excited for this #SundaySupper with Katie Workman, author of the Mom 100 Cookbook. It has been such a pleasure getting to know Katie through her cookbook . Katie makes one thing clear, feeding our families doesn’t have to be stressful. A wife and mother of two, who worked in publishing for years,…
