How to Cook Simple Skillet Fried Green Beans
Green beans are not one of my favorite vegetables. So, I don’t cook them often. However, my husband really likes them, so I try to buy and cook them every once and awhile. My...
Author: Traveling Garden Lady
Scalloped Potatoes: Better Than My Mama’s
Nothing has me craving comfort foods more than when the weather gets cold outside. Growing up in Iowa, one of my fondest memories from childhood was eating my mother’s scalloped potatoes for Christmas dinner....
My Husband’s Christmas Cookie Recipe
Over the years, every time around Christmas my husband has lamented about the Christmas cookie he used to make with his mom as a child. My husband brags about how great the Christmas cookie...
Huntington’s Disease: The Ugly Gene
I am not a neurologist or an expert on Huntington’s disease.  As a nurse practitioner with access to reliable medical facts about Huntington’s.  I am also a person who has been running from her hereditary for over 30 years.  I...
Turkey Ala King
The inspiration for Turkey ala King It is hard for me not to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving. Turkey is a tradition I grew up with and even though I tell myself I am...
An American in Search of Italy: Amazing restaurant fails
An American in Search of Italy My husband and I have fond memories of our first trip to Italy. Finally, after 10 years we decided to go back to visit some of the places...
Awesome Adventures: Vegas Not Just for The Gambler
Las Vegas Not Just for The Gambler My husband and I have been to Las Vegas, Nevada many times. Surprisingly we are not there to gamble when we go. Las Vegas is the home...
Meatza Pizza: The Ultimate Savory Meat Pizza
I grew up Iowa and was surrounded by corn fields everywhere. The corn fields were a means to an end, because corn helped to feed a vast array of livestock. The livestock such as...
Deconstructed Swedish Meatball Pasta
I was in the mood for Swedish meatballs this week for supper but was feeling lazy and didn’t want to go through the hassle of making meatballs. Making meatballs is a multi-step process of...
Sausage and Apple Fall Pizza
The Concept Sausage and apple Fall Pizza. September is here and the weather is starting to cool off. And this gets me dreaming about fall and all the wonderful flavors that can be added...