Cauliflower Hash Browns

Now that summer is here I am trying to get creative and eat low carb. Rather than make myself fried hash browns this morning, I went out on a limb and tried to using cauliflower instead. Cauliflower rice has become a staple in our house and even...

The Best Grilled Shrimp in Foil Packets!

Over the weekend I made simply one of the most delicious and EASY, Breezy summer meals ever! I parboiled little red potatoes diced them in half, quartered up some fresh zucchini, added peeled fresh jumbo shrimp, and diced up kielbasa. I marinated this mixture with fresh garlic and salt, pepper and because I was all […]

Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program for Kids!

Thank Heavens Barnes & Noble is right up the block on Old Country Road here in Garden City – and for most of us not too far away!   The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here  encouraging children to read books of their own choosing and earn a FREE book, simply by following these […]

Oh, The Vanity!

     One day, many moons ago I was on a trip with my little sister to New Orleans. I thought since I was the “big” sister I would surprise her for her 18th birthday and take her to Mardi Gras.  That was the first mistake  – taking an 18 year old to an out […]

Garden City Friday Night Promenades! Fun for The Whole Family!

The 3rd season kicked off in late June with Friday Night Theme Celebrations on Seventh Street in Garden City. Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and the Incorporated Village, every Friday night will feature a new theme with giveaways, live music, food and entertainment! As for the next few weeks the schedule is as follows: […]

Quick and Easy Summer Meal

Now that summer has officially arrived, so has the idea spending less time in the kitchen and more time outdoors. In my family we tend to eat lighter in the warmer months and we try to use the BBQ as often as possible and the oven less often. My kids are big fans of homemade pizza and […]

Garden City Pizza and JHS 194 Make a Difference

Garden City Pizza at 670 Franklin Avenue is the go to Pizza Parlour in town. I have had their delicious pizza and heroes a hundred times. What impresses me most though about this establishment? Their allegiance to the Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park. My school, William H. Carr Middle School located in Whitestone, […]

Fireworks ALL Summer Long!

Thanks to RVC’s Patch, I can share this info with you all – There are going to be some spectacular shows lined up. I am planning on catching more than one – The Long Beach show over the water is AMAZING!  I hope you can pencil a few dates in  too! Nassau County July 1 […]