• Food,  Life

    8 Fun Picnic Ideas

    We are all heading outdoors and looking for fun things to do. Why not have a picnic? You can throw a few things together from your fridge, I say easy is best, or you can pack an entire meal. Whichever you choose, be smart and keep it safe. Wondering what to pack in your picnic basket? No worries, I have eight fun picnic ideas for you!  Safety First Let’s talk about food safety. Something you may not think of all the time, but when you are travelling and serving food outside, it’s important to take some precautions.   Use these food handling guidelines to help keep your picnics safe. Wash hands…

  • Food,  Life

    Easter Basket Ideas

    Are you thinking about Easter yet? If you have kids in the house (or a big kid, ha ha) you may be trying to come up with ideas for filling Easter baskets. Don’t stress out, I am going to share how I have been easily filling Easter baskets for my family through the years. The process is simple because most of the items are dependent on each family members age and they evolve over time. Plus, don’t waste time searching for candy, I’ve got a list of the best kind to buy, so you can make your shopping trip quick! Easter basket ideas First, let’s talk baskets…babies don’t need Easter…

  • Food,  Recipes

    Authentic Irish Recipes For St. Patrick’s Day

    I’ve loved St. Patrick’s Day way before I discovered I am mostly Irish! I won’t lie, those green shakes helped and as I got older I always ask myself on St. Paddy’s Day, “why don’t I make corned beef more often?”. If you are wondering what to make for St. Patrick’s Day, I have compiled some authentic Irish recipes for you. I also included two recipes for leftovers, so make plenty of corned beef and get ready to find your pot of gold with these easy recipes! I am a firm believer in dessert before dinner! I have to share my first leftover recipe RIGHT NOW!! It has a recipe…