My husband, my two kids from my previous marriage, and I are going on an expensive vacation overseas. I invited my 16-year-old stepson to join us under one condition: he must babysit our 3-year-old daughter. He stormed out and refused. “You’re not coming with us then!” I said. The morning before our flight, I went … Read more
As a common issue, joint stiffness can affect people of all ages. It often manifests as discomfort, a reduced range of motion, or a feeling of tightness in the joints. The causes often include arthritis, which encompasses conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, overuse, injuries, and even prolonged inactivity. Symptoms can vary from mild discomfort … Read more
What do I hate more than ticks? Hmmm, let me think… Ah, last summer, I had the dubious pleasure of seeing a lot of them up close and personal. My dog was like a tick magnet, and at that moment, the only way to get rid of these uninvited guests was by painstakingly removing them … Read more
Money can often cause problems in relationships, especially when one partner has a lot more than the other.This happened to Darren soon after he got married. As a young man with much less money than his wife’s family, he found himself in an awkward and embarrassing situation that led to a big emotional reaction. Darren … Read more
Ingredients TAQUITOS ¾ pound baked salmon, shredded (see tips below) 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 12 small (5½-inch) corn tortillas 1 bottle Cholula Hot Sauce Chipotle Spray to cook SIMPLE GUACAMOLE 2 medium ripe avocados ⅓ cup sour cream ½ medium lime, squeezed 2 teaspoons Cholula Original Hot Sauce … Read more
3 tablespoons of butter – 1 cup (250 ml) chopped onions – 2 cups (500 ml) sliced mushrooms – 1 cup (250 ml) grated mozzarella – 1/4 cup (65 ml) grated Parmesan – 1 large egg – Oregano
Taco Bell sure likes to toy with our emotions. They take a beloved menu item away only to bring it back again months or years later, but then they go ahead and remove it from the menu once more. It’s hard to let your heart ride that kind of rollercoaster of anguish. Their Mexican Pizza … Read more
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar (for caramel) 1 tablespoon water (for caramel) 4 leftover bread crumbs, torn into pieces 4 eggs 1/4 cup sugar (for custard) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups milk Boiling water (for baking method) Equipment: Heatproof pan or dish Blender Colander Baking dish Instructions: Make the caramel: In a small saucepan, combine … Read more
Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients For the Trout: 4 whole trout, cleaned and gutted 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste for spiciness) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, … Read more
Ingredients: For the cranberry jello layer: 1 (6 oz) can raspberry or cranberry flavored jello 🍇 2 cups boiling water 💧 1 (14 oz) can whole cranberry sauce 🍒 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained 🍍 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 🌰 For the cream cheese topping: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀 1 … Read more
