Follow these easy grilling tips for THE BEST, easy grilled salmon recipe that’s about to become your new favorite healthy summertime dinner. This recipe is brought to you by Weber Grills There may not be another summertime recipe that hits our grill more often than this one, and that alone has made my husband the master of his domaine: cooking salmon on the grill. My main man GDawg (aka my husband) has years of experience perfecting the recipe for grilling a simple, bare-bones salmon. Although to be honest, it isn’t as much a recipe as it is method. Either which way, this salmon truly is...…Follow these easy grilling tips for THE BEST, easy grilled salmon recipe that’s about to become your new favorite healthy summertime dinner. This recipe is brought to you by Weber Grills There may not be another summertime recipe that hits our grill more often than this one, and that alone has made my husband the master of his domaine: cooking salmon on the grill. My main man GDawg (aka my husband) has years of experience perfecting the recipe for grilling a simple, bare-bones salmon. Although to be honest, it isn’t as much a recipe as it is method. Either which way, this salmon truly is...WW…

This easy, classic Southern potato salad recipe with eggs, has been handed down from my grandma to my mom and then to me and includes their secret tips that make it the very best potato salad recipe every single time. It may be pretty bold to claim, but saying this potato salad recipe is the best is a statement I totally stand behind. I’ve shared several variations of potato salad recipes here on the blog including my German potato salad, a creamy dill potato salad, my no-mayo potato salad with herbs, a bacon and sour cream loaded baked potato salad, and even more. But this salad is the one...…This easy, classic Southern potato salad recipe with eggs, has been handed down from my grandma to my mom and then to me and includes their secret tips that make it the very best potato salad recipe every single time. It may be pretty bold to claim, but saying this potato salad recipe is the best is a statement I totally stand behind. I’ve shared several variations of potato salad recipes here on the blog including my German potato salad, a creamy dill potato salad, my no-mayo potato salad with herbs, a bacon and sour cream loaded baked potato salad, and even more. But this salad is the one...WW…

Easy to prepare and customize, this hot pot at home is great for entertaining. Everyone can select their proteins, noodles, and veg, for a fun and delicious, social, hands-on experience. This post is brought to you by McCormick If there’s one simple cooking method that crosses over nearly every Asian cuisine, the hot pot may be it—Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Mongolian, Japanese, and more. Making hot pot at home is similar to fondue. It’s communal, social, and active. And that’s what makes the hot pot just as perfect for entertaining as it is for a simple but fun dinner at...…Easy to prepare and customize, this hot pot at home is great for entertaining. Everyone can select their proteins, noodles, and veg, for a fun and delicious, social, hands-on experience. This post is brought to you by McCormick If there’s one simple cooking method that crosses over nearly every Asian cuisine, the hot pot may be it—Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Mongolian, Japanese, and more. Making hot pot at home is similar to fondue. It’s communal, social, and active. And that’s what makes the hot pot just as perfect for entertaining as it is for a simple but fun dinner at...WW…

This zesty Italian dressing recipe with just 2 ingredients plus salt and pepper is so easy to make, and is a puckery Italian vinaigrette you’ll crave over and over again. If there’s one salad dressing that literally gets my mouth watering, it’s this ultra-easy, zesty Italian dressing. It’s inspired by my mother-in-law’s Italian dressing (the whole family drinks the leftovers from the salad bowl), and the side salad served at my favorite pizza joint I went to as a kid. From serving this Italian dressing salad with my mom’s Spaghetti with Meat Sauce to my Favorite Lasagna, or Gnocchi with...…This zesty Italian dressing recipe with just 2 ingredients plus salt and pepper is so easy to make, and is a puckery Italian vinaigrette you’ll crave over and over again. If there’s one salad dressing that literally gets my mouth watering, it’s this ultra-easy, zesty Italian dressing. It’s inspired by my mother-in-law’s Italian dressing (the whole family drinks the leftovers from the salad bowl), and the side salad served at my favorite pizza joint I went to as a kid. From serving this Italian dressing salad with my mom’s Spaghetti with Meat Sauce to my Favorite Lasagna, or Gnocchi with...WW…

Skip to contentSo you are thinking you want to retire and live in Spain for 6 months or spend the winter in Spain.  If you are an American citizen, there isn’t a visa to do exactly this, but you do have some options available.   I think giving Spain a trial period is a great idea.  You don’t even need to live in Spain for 6 months, just come for about 2 or 3 months and see what you think.  So many of us have a dream or vision of living in another country, but the reality doesn’t always match up.  We will share with you some options for you to live in Spain for...…Skip to contentSo you are thinking you want to retire and live in Spain for 6 months or spend the winter in Spain.  If you are an American citizen, there isn’t a visa to do exactly this, but you do have some options available.   I think giving Spain a trial period is a great idea.  You don’t even need to live in Spain for 6 months, just come for about 2 or 3 months and see what you think.  So many of us have a dream or vision of living in another country, but the reality doesn’t always match up.  We will share with you some options for you to live in Spain for...WW…

Skip to contentWe have been amazed over the years at how many of our readers are looking to retire in Spain.  I think it is great that our family of four has not only been an inspiration to other families but also to people wanting to retire.  This includes families, singles, and couples, so it is nice to know we have helped so many people. Much of our blog would apply to anyone wanting to move to Spain or experience the culture, but this post is just for those who want to retire in Spain.  We have done our research and spoken to former clients and friends to find out...…Skip to contentWe have been amazed over the years at how many of our readers are looking to retire in Spain.  I think it is great that our family of four has not only been an inspiration to other families but also to people wanting to retire.  This includes families, singles, and couples, so it is nice to know we have helped so many people. Much of our blog would apply to anyone wanting to move to Spain or experience the culture, but this post is just for those who want to retire in Spain.  We have done our research and spoken to former clients and friends to find out...WW…

For national ice cream cone day, I’ve decided to put the pattern for one of my favorite hats here on my blog. Originally designed as a cupcake, I started wondering why a lot of crocheted cupcakes have a cherry on top. I’ve never eaten a cupcake with a cherry on top, but I have put one on most of my cupcakes. Weird, right? So I’ve decided this hat is actually a cupcake disguised as an ice cream.The pattern is available to view here on the blog. An ad-free, downloadable pdf is available to purchase for a small fee from RavelryMake as a cupcake or ice cream cone by changing the colors....…For national ice cream cone day, I’ve decided to put the pattern for one of my favorite hats here on my blog. Originally designed as a cupcake, I started wondering why a lot of crocheted cupcakes have a cherry on top. I’ve never eaten a cupcake with a cherry on top, but I have put one on most of my cupcakes. Weird, right? So I’ve decided this hat is actually a cupcake disguised as an ice cream.The pattern is available to view here on the blog. An ad-free, downloadable pdf is available to purchase for a small fee from RavelryMake as a cupcake or ice cream cone by changing the colors....WW…

My daughter’s sister in law is expecting a baby in October so when she asked me if I had any baby samples for a gift I was so excited…until I went to my samples and realized it has been a long time since I designed/made any baby things. Well that was sad. I wanted her to have something special to give, but only had a few hours to whip something up. I grabbed some blanket yarn and a large hook and VOILA!It is a little girl so I added a flower, but it is cute without too. She was thrilled and the mom-to-be was too. She has a little boy already so I made him a hat to match. The pattern for...…My daughter’s sister in law is expecting a baby in October so when she asked me if I had any baby samples for a gift I was so excited…until I went to my samples and realized it has been a long time since I designed/made any baby things. Well that was sad. I wanted her to have something special to give, but only had a few hours to whip something up. I grabbed some blanket yarn and a large hook and VOILA!It is a little girl so I added a flower, but it is cute without too. She was thrilled and the mom-to-be was too. She has a little boy already so I made him a hat to match. The pattern for...WW…

I can never have enough containers. It seems like I am always finding uses for another little bag. I’ve seen little bags that hang from hooks and wanted my own version. I think there are so many ways these bags can be used and they are quick to whip up so they would be great for craft fairs too. Years ago I made a similar bin out of t-shirt yarn and an 11mm hook and it has been fabulous! We use it to store tennis balls for our lab (photo at right). It holds a TON of them!I used one skein of Loops and Threads T-Shirt yarn/100 yards. I don’t think it is available. I did not add the extra...…I can never have enough containers. It seems like I am always finding uses for another little bag. I’ve seen little bags that hang from hooks and wanted my own version. I think there are so many ways these bags can be used and they are quick to whip up so they would be great for craft fairs too. Years ago I made a similar bin out of t-shirt yarn and an 11mm hook and it has been fabulous! We use it to store tennis balls for our lab (photo at right). It holds a TON of them!I used one skein of Loops and Threads T-Shirt yarn/100 yards. I don’t think it is available. I did not add the extra...WW…

This easy, herbaceous Argentinian chimichurri sauce is a fresh parsley and cilantro salsa that gives grilled steak, chicken, fish, and vegetables a garlicky kick. Firing up the grill is a summer habit I’ll never get enough of. The smokey flavor and char of any grilled protein or grilled vegetables is something I crave all year long. But I also crave the tangy yin to grilling’s savory yang, which is why I totally dig a zesty, herb-infused chimichurri sauce. Adding flavor to foods that hit the hot grill grates is usually accomplished with marinades like this versatile Greek marinade or adding...…This easy, herbaceous Argentinian chimichurri sauce is a fresh parsley and cilantro salsa that gives grilled steak, chicken, fish, and vegetables a garlicky kick. Firing up the grill is a summer habit I’ll never get enough of. The smokey flavor and char of any grilled protein or grilled vegetables is something I crave all year long. But I also crave the tangy yin to grilling’s savory yang, which is why I totally dig a zesty, herb-infused chimichurri sauce. Adding flavor to foods that hit the hot grill grates is usually accomplished with marinades like this versatile Greek marinade or adding...WW…