Earlier this week, I reached out and asked you to send me some questions for today’s blog, and I was overwhelmed by the response! So many great questions, and I tackled as many as I could. In fact, there were too many for this week, so tune in next week for more where this came from!!
You Wanted to Know …
Getting Back on the Wagon with Real Food
If you saw my Instagram last weekend, you saw I was reading the Whole30. Truthfully, I am always looking for something to help me finally get my weight down, and stabilize it without the up and down fluctuations. It’s been something I’ve struggled with, to some degree, for most of my life. And I’m sure it’s something to which many of you can relate. I’m sure some of you can also relate to my approach to this. I see or hear about some new weight loss fad, some diet that worked for someone I know or read about in a magazine, and I’m in. Over the years I’ve tried so many I can’t count … and while I often start strong, I have fallen off “my own wagon” so many times that it’s a miracle I’m not all battered and bruised! Then I pick myself up, find a new thing and begin to work my way back. It’s a continual cycle for me, and it’s maddening!!!!
Beef Bourguignon
When my kids were younger, I made Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon and I’ll never forget my youngest son’s reaction – “Mom, this is the best thing I’ve ever tasted.” The dish is a little time intensive, so it’s not something I make often, but the result is well worth the time spent! This dark, rich dish remains one of my family’s favorites.
So, if you have a special occasion, or if you’re entertaining friends and family, give this dish a try!
Summer Seafood Boil
Four years ago, our friends stayed with us while their house was being remodeled. During their stay, my husband surprised everyone by making this yummy and fun seafood boil. Since then, everyone has been asking him when he would do it again. This summer he did!
Making beautiful, sweet memories
My daughter, Katie, and I have have been wanting to take a cake decorating class for the last few years. This week, she started her summer break from school, and we thought it was a good time to find a class. We looked on Groupon for some options, but then we thought, “what the heck, we can just teach ourselves!”
Red, White & Blueberry Pie
I love nothing more than the chance to celebrate a holiday, so when my children were young and the fourth of July rolled around, I took full advantage of it. To me, it is the true kick off of summer, especially living in SoCal, where we typically have “June Gloom.”
Sitting Down with Mary Beth (again, Part 2)
Last week I answered some questions sent in by Nikki … and her list was so great (and long), that I saved a few for this week. So, we’re back with the second half of this video blog. Be sure to stay around until the end … for a little announcement about something exciting coming up in November!