We all know that cooking family meals can sometimes be a bit stressful and time consuming. That’s why we were so happy when we discovered this large covered clay baker from Romertopf- its simple design delivers absolutely delicious, easy meals with little preparation required. What’s so special about it is that the clay design traps moisture and slowly releases it into the food as it cooks, making clay cooking perfect for all types of roasts, fish, soups, and especially poultry. We love how our chicken turns out perfectly juicy inside and crispy outside – especially if we cook it with just a small amount of marinade and remove the top during the last few minutes of oven time. Read more »

We went to Louisiana a few months ago and I had the best red beans and rice dish there at a restaurant. Since then, I’ve been searching for just the right recipe to make them at home. I think I just found it. Of course the type of sausage you use for this dish makes all the difference, so I’ll have to do just a bit more tweaking to find just the right one. But so far my first try has been pretty close to perfect. If you love Louisiana style cooking, you may want to give this tasty one dish meal a try. Read more »

I want to tell you about a unique shopping experience I had last week while looking for a baby gift for a co-worker. I needed a baby gift that would be unique and original. Because I was shopping for a first time mom and a friend, I wanted to buy something that would be treasured and remembered fondly. I really wanted to buy something special. I decided on the all boy personalized baby wagon. Read more »