I work in a medical office and for the past several months we have been made to wear terribly ugly polyester royal blue shirts. More >>

Is your junk mail pile stacked with seasonal store circulars? Before tossing them out perhaps you should circle back over and take a closer look... More >>

The majority of Moms do NOT need to work. It depends where their priorities are and how much they are willing to sacrifice. My sister and her husband live 45+ miles from any major town and raised 4 children. He works, she does not. More >>

The tortilla chip aisle of the supermarket has never been more crowded. Whether it's using my favorite brand of cheddar tortilla chips with flax seeds and quinoa, it might just be time for a tortilla chip tasting... More >>

Even if you don't drink alcohol, perhaps you should add a few shot glasses to your cupboards. I prefer my 'shots' that way - in the form of juices, herbs and other nutritional powerhouses... More >>

I used to think seasoning blends were for amateurs, like the cheat sheets of the spice world. After all, wouldn't gourmets do their own spice selections, measurements and blending... More >>

Regardless of its name, I didn't see right through cellophane noodles. I had ordered it on and off from my favorite Chinese restaurants for years and had no idea that the thin, flexible transparent noodles were made from mung beans... More >>

...Patty melts aren't just longtime diner dishes, but can be easily dished up at home, as can many vibrant variations. Perfecting your melting is a fun and easy way to warm up this winter... More >>

I once lost a job. It forced me to be on my own; even thinking I was going to lose my apartment or car... More >>

Recipe ideas come from lots more than just cookbooks or TV cooking shows. Sometimes my shot in the arm emerges from a less-than-stellar restaurant experience... More >>