If you like to have fruit for breakfast, or love delicious fruit smoothie shakes, you’ll love this recipe. Shakes are a healthy, incredibly tasty way to start the day. I’ve experimented with different mixed and flavors, and have come up with some delicious combinations. One of my favorite smoothies is: Penelope’s Strawberry-Banana Heavenly Smoothie 1 […]
Category Archives: Creative Homemaking

Going to sleep after a long day in a cozy bedroom can be lovely, and when I saw incredibly comfy looking beds in magazines and in stores, it inspired me to replicate these in my own home…a cozy bedroom makeover, a master bedroom that welcomes me with serene colors and incredible comfort. I have a […]
I absolutely love pasta dishes. I enjoy trying them with different sauces for variety, but my all time favorite is pesto sauce. Here is a great pesto recipe: Pesto Sauce Recipe Ingredients 1 1/4 cups olive oil 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1/3 cup pine nuts 2 cloves garlic, […]
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 2 cups tomatoes diced (or one can organic diced tomatoes)1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 carrot chopped1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon coriander1 garlic clove, minced 1 can kidney beans (about 2 cups), drained and rinsed 1/2 cup water or […]
Ingredients 4 thin sliced boneless chicken breasts 1 can (~14 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning 4 tbs grated Pecorino Romano cheese 2 tbs olive oil 3 tbs seasoned bread crumbs 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tbs Kalamata olives, pitted and crushed 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 3 tbs basil leaves, chopped salt and pepper to […]


