After a long Wednesday, we were now in for a long Thursday! Before our meetings began, we stopped for a quick bite. Across the street from the hotel was Burlington Bay Market & Cafe. I grabbed some coffee – Caramel Vanilla Cream and a freshly made sandwich – bacon, egg, and cheese on a hard…
Vermont…Not Just Maple Syrup – Part I
Close your eyes. Imagine sirens, smog, bumper to bumper traffic, constant horn honking, and stressing out about everything…this ladies & gentlemen is NOT Vermont. Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Vermont for the second time. Last year it was Stowe for vaca, this year was business in Burlington. Was it any less fun?…
This May Not Be Philly, But I Can Still Have a Cheesesteak!!
Would you have ever thought that the cheesesteak would have originated from two brothers that owned a hot dog shop? Probably not, but it’s true. Harry & Pat Oliveri sold hot dogs & sandwiches in the Italian immigrant section of South Philadelphia during the 1930’s. One day Pat grew tired of hot dogs all the…
Soul Food Remix
Many a person will reminisce about dinners with family. Some will even discuss which entrees would have a designated night – meatloaf on Mondays, spaghetti on Tuesdays, chicken on Wednesdays, etc. In every household it could be a different standard. In my household, Sunday dinners were fantastic! It was the biggest and best dinner of…
Pound Cake Pyramid
Close your eyes…imagine sitting in the kitchen of a warm & cozy home. You catch a whiff of something that makes your mouth water. You’re not quite sure what it is. It could be a myriad of delectable treats or one really special dish. While you sit, you see smiles, but sometimes frowns; hear laughter,…
Cutting Fat without Cutting Flavor…My New Lasagna
Being a devout Weight Watchers member, I’ve always been able to find a way to turn my favorite dishes into healthier alternatives. I’ve switched and replaced common ingredients as well as accommodated new ones. As a cook, it is very exciting to be able to mix it up in the kitchen and try new things!…
Girls Night In
For a couple of months I had been planning a girls night in. There had been reschedules due to conflict, but a date was finally locked. We talked about going out for dinner, but they wanted to come to my house – Chez Flewellen as they call it. Sometimes girls just need to get together…
Take-Out Takeover
As hours go by, we think about the numerous tasks we have to conquer. Each day sometimes seeming like more of a struggle than the next. Some may get overwhelmed and some may strive off the fast paced environment. Either way, it’s always something. Work, school, laundry, cleaning, making dinner…a few of these or even…
Springtime Indulgences
I was looking through the Sunday paper today. Skimming the different sections. Then I stumbled upon the center of that monstrous stack of news – the weekly advertisements. Of course I put my favorites to the side and left the rest for my husband. As I began turning pages, among other things I saw a…
Counter Blessings 