Round Bottom Pot Roast [RECIPE]
(Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)
Heather and I both have memories of our mothers cooking pot roast for family dinner. It is the kind of meat-and-potatoes meal most men (and growing boys) crave, and our moms undoubtedly liked making it because this dish’s long cook time allowed them to multitask while the meal simmered on the stove. Economical and delicious, this recipe results in a juicy piece of meat that cuts like butter when it is finished cooking. Top it off with a rich, thick gravy and serve alongside mashed potatoes and veggies, and your family will undoubtedly come running long before you even call them to dinner. Continue reading “Round Bottom Pot Roast [RECIPE]”
Steve McDonald’s ‘Fantastic Cities’ Helps Us Unplug [REVIEW]
(Photo by Andrés Nieto Porras, Flickr)
We’re all stressed out these days. Between our constant connection to social media and email, jobs that demand our time twenty-four/seven, and news cycles that prove terror can happen literally anywhere, it is no wonder that anxiety, depression and PTSD are on the rise. So what can we do to unplug, unwind, and let our imaginations run free? Continue reading “Steve McDonald’s ‘Fantastic Cities’ Helps Us Unplug [REVIEW]”
Angus Enchiladas with Green Chilies [RECIPE]
(Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)
When you grow up in Texas, it isn’t unusual to get a hankering for Mexican food from time to time. My mom used to make enchiladas fairly often when I was a kid, but this is our spin on the classic dish. This recipe marries beefy goodness with gooey cheese, spicy red sauce, and chopped green chilies. It makes up a big batch great for a family dinner or get together and pairs perfectly with refried beans and rice. Continue reading “Angus Enchiladas with Green Chilies [RECIPE]”
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos [RECIPE]
(Photo. by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)
We are always on the lookout for a yummy recipe we can feed our friends who are pescetarians, and this one for chipotle shrimp tacos foots the bill. It is filling, flavorful and delicious, and has just enough smoky seasoning that it won’t set timid eaters’ mouths aflame. Also, it is the perfect weeknight meal because the entire recipe cooks up in about 15 minutes! Continue reading “Chipotle Shrimp Tacos [RECIPE]”
The Art Of Letting Go
Sometimes we get stuck in life when we lose something or someone we once had. A friend, a spouse, a job, a house, a child. The list is endless. If we didn’t choose to get rid of whatever or whoever it was, if circumstances robbed us of that prized possession or loved one without our permission, we can stagnate in life if we’re not careful. So what can we do to get out of that well of self pity and doubt when all seems lost? Continue reading “The Art Of Letting Go”
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