Summer seems to be Corn Season. Whether you boil it, grill it or fry it, corn is a popular side dish for summer meals, especially cookouts. My favorite way to prepare corn is to fry it. Some people call this style of corn “succotash” but I just call it fried corn. Fried corn is always...
People are starting to complain that summer is almost over, but I’m trying to see the glass as half full. And as such, I see that there is still plenty of time in the grill-out season! And Red Gold is stepping in to make sure we get a kick out of these last few summer cookouts...
Last Sunday I spent the day in Over the Rhine with my dad, my sister and my two eldest munchkins. We had such a wonderful day…the weather was perfect for a picnic in Washington Park, and afterwards we headed across the street to Music Hall for the Cincinnati Opera‘s production of Aida, which was AMAZING....
I have a rotary cheese grater that I absolutely love. Over the years I’ve tried different ways to shred my own cheese, and I’ve finally found the perfect way. I will openly admit that I hate using a traditional grater to shred cheese. I’m terrified of knicking my knuckles. My Kitchen Gadgets :: Rotary Cheese...
Another Monday, another TASTY menu plan. We had some really good eats last week! Be sure to follow the links for all the recipes! And for more menu planning inspiration check out Orgjunkie.com‘s weekly menu plan roundup, as well as my Recipe Archives. Here’s what was cooking at our house last week: Homemade Pizza (of...
Each year for our anniversary we try to sneak away from the munchkins for a date night. We try to choose a new restaurant to try…one that’s locally owned and unique. A few weeks back at the Bluegrass for Babies’ Midsummer Harvest I met Michael Shields, the chef from BrewRiver GastroPub. I watched him work...
As most of you know, one of the many hats I wear in life is that of “cardmaker”. I own my own note card business called Cards by Katie. I’d love for you to visit the Cards by Katie Etsy shop! Making note cards has been a perfect side job for me as a stay at...
We celebrated Ella’s 10th Birthday this Summer with a Rainbow theme in the charming gardens of Stoney’s Gifts. We invited 8 of Ella’s friends, and they had a giggling good time while hanging out with the delightful Ms. Cindy (the party planner). Ms. Cindy planned a craft for the girls (sand art) and painted faces...
Are you looking for a simple craft for the kids to work on that will strengthen letter recognition and fine motor skills? How about making a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Sticker Craft with them? Before you do this craft though, you simply must read the book together with your child (Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin...
Summer = Strawberry Season! And the best thing to have with strawberries is a sweet creamy dip! This strawberries and cream recipe is always a hit at the summertime parties…Enjoy! Strawberries and Cream 8 oz. Cream Cheese 4 Tbs. Strawberry Preserves 2 tsp. Pineapple Juice 4 Tbs. Amaretto 8 oz. Cool Whip Strawberries Mix together:...
I was invited by ArtsWave to attend a media preview of The 39 Steps at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company this week. For as many shows as I’ve seen around town, I’ve never been to the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (at least not since that building housed the Real Movies…remember that place?!?!). I’m so glad I remedied...
Recently my family was given the opportunity to try out Moda Yoga for a month. We had an adult pass and a child’s pass. Since my schedule for this particular month seemed crazier than usual running kids all over the place and such, I offered the pass to Michael. He was eager to try it...
