Are you ready for the most amazing summer salad to date? Fresh, sweet, and full of flavor. If you answered yes, then I have a recipe for you. I created this recipe on a whim because I was trying to use up left-over cooked corn on the cob. We were eating grilled chicken tacos that night, and I had an abundance of cherry tomatoes. I decided to make a quick cold salad to go with … [Read more...]
Millennial Sues Over Missing Workplace Participation Trophy
“It’s just not fair,” exclaimed Brandon Taylor, a millennial working at his first post-college job. “They assigned me to work on a group project with 4 of my teammates. Everything started out great. We had a couple of those ‘planning meetings’ with doughnuts and coffee and then, bam, everyone turned on me. The project leader, Henry, started handing out assignments, but all the … [Read more...]
Springtime Fashion
With spring in full bloom and warm weather already on the horizon, it is the perfect time to begin enjoying those outdoor activities that you’ve been planning! Planning what to wear here in central Florida can be the ultimate dilemma, with the weather bringing a torrential downpour one minute and sunny skies the next. With so many outdoor activities to choose from, here is your … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Strawberry-Raspberry Nutella Dessert Tacos
The beginning of May marks Cinco de Mayo. Some might not realize it, but the holiday Cinco De Mayo, celebrated on the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862. The celebratory day (much like our own 4th of July here in the United States) is celebrated with delicious Mexican food. We eat a lot of Mexican … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Ham
Did you know you could cook a ham in the slow cooker? Yes, it’s true, and I promise you, it will come out so juicy and tender you will never cook your holiday ham any other way. The key to cooking ham in the slow cooker is using a semi-boneless smoked half ham. Make sure it’s a whole ham and not a pre-sliced spiral cut ham. Trust me, if you use a pre-sliced ham it will be … [Read more...]