Word to the wise... the cooking date is a great idea, but it is not for the faint of heart! Eric and I confess to you that we have not cooked together in a long time. ~smile~ Eric has a rule-follower style of cooking. If the recipe says to add 1 cup of chicken broth, 3 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, by golly that is what he is going to add – exactly. I, on the other hand, like to throw edible objects in a pan and hope for the best. Some would call that lazy; I prefer to call it artistic. ~wink~ To my knowledge, we did not cook together (at least not much) before … [Read more...]

Sometimes, you just need to get away – you know what I’m saying? After being horsewhipped by the pressures of daily life, driving a half hour to shop can seem like a vacation. If you have small kids at home, going to the grocery store by yourself can seem like a getaway. One fantastic way to keep life from getting too mundane is by planning one-day road trips. We don’t recommend overnight trips together unless you are visiting family or traveling with a large group of people where temptation can be avoided. Being alone overnight, plus the excitement of vacation, can lead to regret. You’ll … [Read more...]