I’m a California girl. I was born in Los Angeles with a head full of blond hair. (And yes, I’m still a natural blond). Most people can’t believe it because we moved to Nashville when I was in 2nd grade, which was a few years ago to say the ...
Lobster Pasta Salad: A Maine Course
Our Lobster Pasta Salad recipe has been a favorite splurge for years, but has now taken on a new perspective and we love it even more now! When John celebrated a “big” birthday this summer, (no, I’m not going to say which one!) I decided to ...
Creamy Spinach Angel Hair Florentine
These might be my favorite five words in a row EVER – Creamy-Spinach-Angel-Hair-Florentine. Reading these five words makes me want to sit down and eat immediately. And each word separately represents something in my life that I love: Creamy: Pretty ...
Tuna Pasta Salad with Green Beans
Tuna Pasta Salad with Green Beans. Not convinced by the recipe title? I promise it will deliver a surprisingly crunchy tasty punch to your taste buds. And served with Lacrosse LAX Pasta, it’ll put you in a power play at dinner time. LAX. When you ...
Taco Pasta Salad
I used to think people were “crazy coo coo” when talking about their pets…going on and on and on…until I became one of those people. Now I get it. Keely (our 8 pound Maltipoo) entered our life almost 7 years ago and has ruled the roost ever ...
Collegiate Tailgate Pasta Salads
College Football. An American Tradition. Big Game Day Celebrations. Collegiate Tailgate Pasta Salads? Why not. #ncaanoodles. The school colors make their way into all kinds of fashions…have you seen the Collegiate Cowboy boots? I can’t believe I ...
Pasta with Melon, Pancetta, and Feta
There is something about this time of year here in Nashville. Not only is my wardrobe in flux between summer and fall, but my palette is too. One day it’s a cool breeze and bright blue sky, and I’m curled up on my screened porch eating a warm bowl of ...
Homemade Mac ‘n Cheese
Does this story ring a bell? Homemade Mac ‘n Cheese (or the ole favorite “blue box”) served to you weekly for dinner while you were growing up. You never saw your Mom happier :) as she made her way to the table. Why? Looking back, it was a “sure ...
Angel Hair Greek Pasta
What is up with the Greeks? Believe me, it’s more than just my Greek Pasta on Whole Wheat Angel Hair. We love their passion, their accents, their large loud families, and their food: Spanakopita, Baklava, and Tzatziki sauce, just to name a few, and ...
Tailgate Pasta Salad with Beans and Corn
Are you ready for some…Football Pasta?! Yes, football season is here! and I'm starting it with our Tailgate Pasta Salad with Beans and Corn. My boys (meaning my kids, my husband, and actually, my father too) are running around acting like it’s ...
