Tickled Red

Soaking In Spring {Beach Days}

April 10, 2013

The morning air has lost its chill, replaced rather with radiant warmth. Golden sand rolls under my bare feet as I walk up the path towards happiness. More people are here today than usual, one of many awakening ripples I feel along the beach today. You can hear faint hammers in the distance making repairs […]

Seared Scallops with Farro & Orange Saffron Butter Sauce

April 6, 2013

Ella Fitzgerald softly crooning about summertime in the background, candles casting long shadows across the porch while my darlin’ pours us a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc makes for a lovely date night at home, even with the boys laughter echoing through the windows. Sometimes with our busy schedules, stealing a few moments alone to enjoy a […]

“Sharing My Better Half”…In All His Glory

April 4, 2013

*Disclaimer: If you are a red blooded male/lady who finds it cheesy or weird to share your better half with their shirt off, you might want to skip this post. However if you know me and my propensity to gush over my love, have missed said posts than by all means enjoy* Once upon a […]

Greek Veggie Pita Quesadillas & 51st Street Reunion

April 3, 2013

Tossing on a pair of high waisted jeans with a Hard Rock Cafe tee, slipping into black studded loafers and blasting R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” on the cassette player while I fluffed my curls into big hair proportions was my daily routine before school in the early nineties. Worrying about what to paint in art class […]

Easter Sunday Scrapbook & Canon Camera Giveaway

April 1, 2013

This year the cute fuzzy Easter Bunny nearly saw the sunrise rather than rise with the sun. To be honest she and he are still a bit fuzzy two days later from staying up way past their bedtime. That’s what happens when middle aged “former rockers” attend a high school reunion taking place the evening […]

Zesty Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry

March 25, 2013

That lovely symphony of noises, which is found only in a kitchen filled with family, brings me such pleasure. The laughter ringing through the house as we cook dinner together makes the extra effort that went into preparing our meal after a long day worth every moment. It would be so easy to swing by the […]

Southern Boys…Make Sausage Gravy

March 24, 2013

Hot crumbles of rich spicy sausage smothered in creamy gravy is one of those basic recipes that will last the ages. From wilderness skillets stewing over an open flame to homestead stoves stoked in the early hours of the morn, our elders have passed down many wondrous versions of gravy for generations.

“It Lights The Whole Sky”~Monday Motivation

March 18, 2013

Even After All this time The Sun never says To the Earth, “You owe me.” Look What happens With a love like that. It lights the Whole Sky. ~Hafiz Happy Monday! Love, Shari

Sunny Side Up Spinach Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Pancetta Crisps & Creamy Creole Dressing {Dole~EatingWell Giveaway}

February 28, 2013

Eating well to me is more than simply tossing together a bowl of greens it is a state of mind, of emotional and mental well being. It is gentle walks down the path of my Granny’s garden, in spirit once again picking fresh vegetables and snapping beans with her.

Indian Spiced Sweet Potato Kielbasa ONE Skillet Bake

February 21, 2013

There are some evenings where the prospect of cooking a meal for the guys seems utterly daunting. My brain already taxed between work and running the boys around town is not up for complicated in the kitchen. If it wasn’t for the compelling desire to know that they have eaten a well balanced meal my […]

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