Hey friends! I am back today with yet another delicious Asian-inspired recipe from our international friend Zhengzheng Ren (Dave), from Shanghai. Easy, Chinese style sauteed shrimp is fast, delicious, and one of my absolute favorites. 😃 First and foremost, this dish is super flavorful and tasty....
"If you find something you love that fits you well, buy it in multiples!" Maybe you've heard this said before, and you would if you could, but sometimes it’s just not available in other colors or patterns. Fortunately, if you like to sew or you’re...
So many craft projects, so little time! Today I have a whole new category of crafts for you. Mosaic tiles! IKR. How are you going to fit all this fun into one lifetime? Today, we are dropping in on my friend Deb as she finishes...
The world of international cooking is huge. So much to taste, so much to learn! My family has enjoyed learning and tasting both Chinese and Spanish cuisine by way of relationships built through hosting international students. The friendships we have forged have been a wonderful and...
When our Chinese friends are cooking, I usually go into a spectator mode, because many of their Asian recipes are new to me and a little intimidating! However, after always asking them to make their delicious Lo Mein Noodles recipe, they finally encouraged me to...
Did you know vegetable oil is hazardous to your health? I know it's hard to believe when it's been a staple in the kitchen your whole life. Here's some research and why I say no to Vegetable Oil, in my series "Small Seeds of Change". Even...
Hello there! Are you ready to try your hand at sewing clothes? I've got some simple skirt designs and lots of pattern inspiration for you today! There is something for every shape and size. If you are not a beginner, I hope you enjoy the...
Here she is, my traditional 4th of July Blueberry Crumble. I think I've made this every year for the last 15 years. Best in July, when the blueberries are abundant and sweet. It doesn't have a fancy lattice crust, but it's faster, easier, and it's...
I first fell in love with graham cracker crusts as a kid. My Mom let me buy a paperback cookbook from a scholastic book sale at school, a rare occasion! I treasured that book and made every recipe in it, but my favorite was an...
You really have to hand it to Betsy Ross. She knew what she was doing. The American Flag design is so simple, yet so distinctive and also open to beautiful interpretations. Do I sound patriotic? Well yes, I am! Here's a craft project that's fun...