One can never have two too many tunics!

I love tunics. I love the ease with which I can pair them with shorts, capris, jeans or over a swim suit. I love that they are universally flattering. I won't purchase just any tunic, though. I have tunic standards. This is my latest purchase from a trip to Palm Beach.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! The color choices left me speechless. I, after trying on each one, went with the blue and bronze.

by CALYPSO

boho chic
rope piped tunic with pockets

Living Green.

I was not born in the 60s and I do not wear hemp. Nonetheless, I am one of the many moms across the country making wiser choices about living — wasting less, saving more verging towards being green. My most recent step comes in the form ofLunchSkins. LunchSkins are made from a thick cotton fabric that is coated with a food-safe polyurethane liner. This unique high-quality fabric is manufactured in Europe by a family-owned business and has been used for many years in bakeries and restaurants. Additionally, LunchSkins are grease-proof and moisture proof making them ideal for messy sandwiches and snacks. Goodbye plastic bags!

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Brilliant!

Why didn’t someone think of this sooner?

I love making homemade cupcakes — just the perfect amount of cake and icing! Yumm. I can never, however, create a beautiful cupcake worthy of any party or event. What a shame my abilities do not match my love of cupcakes!

A problem no longer!! Introducing, Ticing, decorative edible sheets of icing. They come in a variety of designs and motifs. Just frost with your favorite buttercream (yes, I can handle that much), peel the ticing off its backing, place on your cupcake and press. Voila!! The flavor of the frosting is all you taste, but yet your cupcakes are little miniature works of art!

I just love the daschund design. I’m thinking little Tucker may have a birthday party this year!!

Weeknight Dinner – Asparagus And Arugula Spaghetti With Lemon And Pine Nuts

I am always looking for new, easy dinner recipes. I do love to cook, but my weeknight schedule is not conducive to meals that require 2 hours of prep and/or cooking time. And did I mention, the fussy palates for whom I must provide meals!?! Yes, children add a certain challenge to any cook’s repertoire. I do insist that my kids eat fresh food — we are not a fast or box food family. Furthermore, I encourage them to ingest greens. It is not popular. I do not always win. It is a battle, however, that I am willing to wage.

Tonight I’m making Asparagus and Arugula Spaghetti with Lemon and Pine Nuts by Chef Jon Ashton. The title says it all: simple, wholesome ingredients make wonderful meals. And no, I am not so misguided as to think my 6 year olds will gobble up the arugula and asparagus with reckless abandon. They will pick and push green things around on their plate. They may even complain. They may, however, miss a spear here or there and accidently enjoy this creamy, delectable dish!

For the full recipe: Cookstr - Asparagus and Arugula Spaghetti with Lemon and Pine Nuts.

Spring Green Risotto. AKA Love In A Bowl.

I believe I have mentioned before that I LOVE Ina Garten, or the Barefoot Contessa, as she is known in the culinary world.  I love the simplicity of her recipes.  I love the fresh ingredients.  I love her elegance and confidence in serving.  I do indeed love everything Ina.  Her Spring Green Risotto is a perfect example of simplicity, fresh ingredients and elegance all in one perfect bowl of gooey love!

This recipe is from Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics.  It is a wonderful cookbook.  A true staple.

You start with these basic, delicious, fresh ingredients:

Honestly, how can you go wrong from there?!

I made this dish last night — yes a weeknight risotto!  It takes only 35 minutes from start to finish.  Served with leftover ham and a nice dry white wine, it was the perfect beginning to our week.  Click here for the full recipe.