Vodka and Diet is a pretty traditional drink at a bar or club.  And it is true to its namesake, a bit of vodka and a bit of diet soda, some ice cubes and a straw.  Viola!  Some people may add a cherry or even a lime but it is most often enjoyed without a garnish.  I’ve seen men and women ordering them, I’ve even enjoyed some myself.  This week my sister’s best friend is celebrating her 27th birthday.  She isn’t a big fan of sweets or cakes so I was a little at a loss as to what to whip up for her.  Then I thought to myself, “She goes out dancing at least once a...

Oooohhhhh yeaaaaaaaahhh. I made my Grandmother’s chicken and dumplings Monday night, oh Lord they are so yummy. Well, today I got permission from her to share the recipe. Here ya go! Homemade Chicken and Dumplings CHICKEN and STOCK 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 sticks of butter 2 T Sweet Basil 2 T Onion Powder 2 T Coarse Salt 2/3 C chicken bouillon (paste works best) Fill 6 qt stockpot 3/4 with water Add chicken breasts Add sweet basil, salt and onion powder Add chicken bouillon Boil for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally Once chicken is done, remove from pot with tongs and...

Wow, Easter came, and went and I was a little surprised to see that not many people actually celebrated the religious side of it. No matter what store I visited, I heard, “But, MOOOOOOOOOM, I want the big Easter basket!“ and, “That candy is gross, I want the expensive kind.” It seems to me that these days, kids are only motivated to do things when rewarded and have come to know holidays as Days When I Get All Kinds of Free Stuff And it Doesn’t Matter if I Was Bad or Not. P-L-E-A-S-E! In my house growing up, we didn’t get squat unless we earned it. We played outside most days and drank...