Staycations and Happiness

by Theda Blackwood | Jul 2, 2020 | blog, Blogger, deck, entertaining, food, garden, Grilling, Home and Garden, home maitenance, lifestyle, Martha Stewart, outdoors, summer, Uncategorized, vacation

With all the uncertainty in the world, we are not going on any vacations this summer. We love to travel but it’s just not possible this year. No one wants to get on a plane this summer for good reason. New Jersey is blessed and cursed at the moment….. one...

Thai Night

by Theda Blackwood | Jun 4, 2020 | food, Uncategorized

Shrimp Pad Thai After I shared my blog with my friends, someone immediately asked me for this recipe! I’m so excited to share it! Pad Thai is one of my “cravings” I have and I love that I can make it myself now. It’s super easy and delicious!...

Cooking Therapy –

by Theda Blackwood | May 20, 2020 | Uncategorized

We are still in lockdown here in New Jersey… although we can get take out or delivery, our family is having fun cooking from scratch and trying different recipes! Without the commute time, everyone pitched in and we had this meal in less than 1 hour! One night...

Sweet Tooth!

by Theda Blackwood | Jan 21, 2020 | Uncategorized

So I have been on a massive “slim down” for summer…. and if you’re like me…. YOU love Chocolate! Well… this does not exactly taste like rich chocolate mousse…. but it does help the cravings and gives me something to sip on in...

Quick & Healthy Dinner Ideas

by Theda Blackwood | Feb 26, 2018 | blog, Blogger, cooking, diet, Empty nester, entertaining, exercise, food, Health, Healthy, lifestyle, Martha Stewart, vegatables, vegetables

For the past 2 years, I’ve had to modify my diet.  I’m almost 51 and it’s harder to keep weight at bay… so I’ve cut out gluten, sugar and most dairy… and eat Low fat now.    I think I’ve finally weaned myself off sugar because...