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At the end of the day after the kids are tucked in bed including Mr. Mother Thyme, I usually find some time to myself. Silence can be quite peaceful. Before I can finally sit back and relax I usually spend an hour picking up toys, doing odds and ends and cleaning the kitchen. I can’t [...]The post Sparkling Hibiscus Sangria Tea Cooler appeared first on Mother Thyme.
I could eat Italian food every day. Give me a big bowl of pasta tossed with fresh tomato sauce and I’m one happy momma. I can’t believe I worked as long as I did in the travel field, went all over the place, and never went to Italy. It was on my list of places [...]The post Gnocchi alla Sorrentina appeared first on Mother Thyme.
I have some exciting news. I was unable to connect to the internet for 24 hours and I survived! Well, maybe that isn’t that exciting, but isn’t it funny how we react when things like the power goes out, or your cell phone battery dies. You almost feel lost without it. Think back to the [...]The post Coconut Rice Pudding appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Before babies and blogging, I used to actually go to an office to work. For sixteen years I worked in the travel industry. I did everything from being a travel agent, to managing an agency. When I moved to Florida I got into corporate travel for DJ’s. Yes, the ones you see at the clubs, [...]The post Thai Shrimp Salad with Peanut Dressing appeared first on Mother Thyme.
It looks like I am having an Italian theme week. It wasn’t intentional, just the way things happen around here. First up was the Italian Hummus, which you need to try because it is out of this world. Today this simple, throw together in minutes Italian-Style Chicken and Sausage Rice Bake. And wouldn’t you know, [...]The post Italian-Style Chicken Sausage and Rice Bake appeared firs
I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth, things have just been crazy lately. Like I mentioned last week, Mr. Mother Thyme had surgery and has been recovering at home. On top of my daily mommy duties I have been playing nurse. Also, we have had such a nice stretch of weather the past [...]The post Italian Hummus appeared first on Mother Thyme.
I think spring finally arrived! With the nicer weather here, we have been spending time outdoors doing yard work; a lot of yard work. Trying to keep an eye on the twins or play campfire with Eden near the fire pit roasting pretend marshmallows, I don’t get as much done as I’d like. I keep [...]The post Tropical Smoothie appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Sometimes I just want something simple for dinner. A baked potato usually hits the spot and can be satisfying alone or even with a salad. Did you know you could make “baked” potatoes in the crock pot? I guess nowadays you could practically make anything in there, but I never thought about a baked potato [...]The post Crock Pot Baked Potatoes with Garlic and Chives appeared first on
I adore my kids. They are the cutest little kiddos ever but they have the strangest eating habits. Thankfully they eat good food most of the time. Sometimes I make them something and they push it away, while other times I make them something and they devour it. They love salads. Tyler can consume two [...]The post Chicken Sausage Breakfast Bowls plus Giveaway appeared first on Mother Thyme.
There are some foods that really get me excited. The first time I made these Buffalo Chicken Burgers it was love at first bite. Being a Buffalonian I love all things Buffalo, including Buffalo Chicken. I also know the secret on how to make Buffalo chicken, like the famous wings so mouthwatering. After the wings [...]The post Buffalo Chicken Burgers appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Food is such an important part of our lives. Not just for the nourishment it provides, but for the memories we make while enjoying it. From wedding cakes to a childs first food, those are foods we’ll never forget. I’ll never forget the best cup of coffee I had sitting at a corner café near [...]The post Hoisin Glazed Salmon appeared first on Mother Thyme.
How about a slice of cheesecake? Better yet, what if it’s blended into a smoothie, definitely acceptable for breakfast. If you love cheesecake, you will love this thick and creamy strawberry cheesecake smoothie. You can even make a blueberry cheesecake smoothie swapping out the strawberries for blueberries, or even combine the two. The twins [...]The post Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Macaroni and cheese is one of the best comfort foods. It is also one of my kids favorite meals. What kid (or adult) doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? Sometimes it’s fun to mix it up from a classic mac and cheese and add new flavors. This French Onion Macaroni and Cheese blends the flavors of [...]The post French Onion Macaroni and Cheese plus Giveaway! appeared first on Mother Thym
Whether you work from home or not, many of us have a home office. It can be a small space that is tucked in a corner of your home or like me, I use one of our spare bedrooms as an office. The home office can be grand central, especially in the evenings. Kids taking [...]The post Organize Now! Organize Your Home Office appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Happy Dyngus Day! If you are not from Buffalo or didn’t hear the buzz about it from Anderson Cooper, then you probably wonder what Dyngus Day is. Even though I am from Buffalo, I don’t know much about Dyngus Day either, except it is almost like a national holiday around here today. Dyngus Day is [...]The post Pesto Egg Salad appeared first on Mother Thyme.
It’s Matcha Madness! Do you use matcha? Matcha, also known as maccha is finely ground Japanese green tea leaves. Ground green tea, or matcha can be used in a variety of recipes such as smoothies and ice cream. It can also be enjoyed steeped in a delicious cup of tea served hot or even cold. [...]The post Green Tea Yogurt Cake appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Grab a fork and get ready to make this for dinner tonight. I love many pasta dishes. Classic spaghetti, Penne with Vodka Sauce and one of my favorites, Ravioli with Processo Cream Sauce. This Linguine with Tuna Sauce is definitely on my list of top five favorite pasta dishes. It is light, so easy to [...]The post Linguine with Tuna Sauce appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Have you ever wondered why deviled eggs are called deviled eggs? They actually got their name because the filling originally included something hot or spicy. Nowadays, you can find them filled with anything you could imagine. I think they should be called one of the best things ever. It is surprising that I haven’t shared [...]The post Pesto Deviled Eggs appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Remember a few weeks ago when I told you my secret on how to make the best deli-style tuna salad? After that StarKist reached out to me and introduced me to their Tuna Creations pouches. These single serve pouches are great for on the go and do you want to know the best part? They [...]The post Tuna Enchiladas Verde plus Giveaway appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Does your refrigerator scare you? Do you have items hiding in the back that have taken up residency? Are you embarrassed when you have family and friends over and they open your refrigerator? Do you have 10 bottles of salad dressing in the refrigerator door that you never use? If you have answered yes to [...]The post Organize Now! Week 10: Organize Your Refrigerator appeared first on Mother
Is it lunchtime yet? I remember those long days at the office waiting for the clock to strike noon to get out of the office for some fresh air and a bite to eat. When I lived and worked in Palm Beach, lunchtime was even better since I would walk, yes walk to the ocean [...]The post Inspire your Lunch with Glad ~ Southwest Black Bean Salad appeared first on Mother Thyme.
I thought I would start the week with something a little sweet. Churros, which originated in Spain can be commonly found in slight variations. Some countries serve them filled with a little chocolate, while others serve them with a variety of dipping options on the side. They are tasty little treats that are usually fried [...]The post Baked Churros appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Winter isn’t over yet. We may have turned the clocks ahead and Spring is just a week away, but here in Buffalo old man winter is still showing his face. We had two beautiful days here a few days ago. I even got the kids outside, which they loved, and I loved having to clean [...]The post Creamy Tomato Soup appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Do you have a medicine cabinet that has stuff in there you haven’t used in years? It just sits on the shelves like it has taken up permanent residency in your medicine cabinet and it is almost like you don’t even see it sitting there anymore when you reach in there to grab something. For [...]The post Organize Now! Week 9: Organize Your Medicine Cabinet appeared first on Mother Thyme
Sometimes things just happen. With leftover homemade Caesar Salad Dressing and a bowl of shredded chicken in the refrigerator I came up with for dinner one night, and boy am I glad I did. I often cook chicken breast or even buy a rotisserie chicken from the store and cut it up over the weekend [...]The post Chicken Caesar Lasagna Rolls appeared first on Mother Thyme.
You probably know by now that I love homemade dressings. Not only are they incredibly easy to make with common ingredients on hand, but they are much better for you. Once you start making your own dressings and taste how fresh they are, the bottled stuff won’t taste the same anymore. How often do [...]The post Caesar Salad Dressing appeared first on Mother Thyme.
I have put canned tuna to the test to make the ultimate deli-style tuna fish salad sandwich. I love tuna fish sandwiches. I probably could eat them everyday. When I was pregnant with my twins I craved them. Unfortunately, I was limited to having them once a week, but I knew exactly when I [...]The post Deli-Style Tuna Fish Salad Sandwich appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Remember that ribbon you won in the 8th grade for having the best science project? Or how about the bin of New Kids on the Block memorabilia filled with every Bop magazine, poster and t-shirt a 15 year old could get her hands on. Yes, I admit I was a huge New Kids [...]The post Organize Now! Week 8: Organize Your Memorabilia appeared first on Mother Thyme.
As much as I would love to talk about potty training two year old’s today I think I would rather take a break for a moment to talk about food. The one thing I have had success with recently is getting my picky two year old’s to eat carrots. Sometimes a mom has to [...]The post Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins appeared first on Mother Thyme.
I hope you are enjoying the Organize Now series. This week we are featuring the entryway. I love our home, but it certainly doesn’t come with a grand entry. We have a front door that leads to a foyer. It’s nothing grand by any means but has a coat closet, a nice bench for [...]The post Organize Now! Week 7: Organize Your Entryway appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Let’s have a tea party! I am so excited to have partnered with The Republic of Tea to be part of their Enlightenment TEAm. I have long been a fan of The Republic of Tea and I look forward to talking to you about this amazing brand of tea. I also look forward to [...]The post Creamy White Chicken Grilled Cheese appeared first on Mother Thyme.
I’ve always dreamed of a large walk in pantry. You know those ones you see on Houzz, or on HGTV. The funny thing is when I first started in the world of blogging my blog was called The Savings Pantry. Bet you didn’t know that right? It only lasted like a week, until I changed [...]The post Organize Now! Week 6: Organize Your Pantry appeared first on Mother Thyme.
My favorite Italian restaurant I love dining at serves a Meatball Insalata that Mr. Mother Thyme loves to order. It is a romaine salad with red wine vinegar, shaved parmigiano, tomatoes and a huge meatball tossed in a red sauce. A meatball in a salad totally works. When I was last there over the holidays [...]The post Chicken Milanese Meatballs with Lemon Butter Sauce appeared first on Mother Th
Nothing beats a good, juicy orange. Lately, I have been enjoying a variety of oranges I don’t seldomly have. A few weeks ago my mother and I ordered HoneyBells. Although Honeybells look like an orange they are actually a hybrid of a tangerine and a grapefruit. They are sweet and so juicy. You wouldn’t believe [...]The post Blood Orange Citrus Bars appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Meet Pistachio Banana Pudding Smoothie. Rich, creamy and so delicious. It should come to no surprise that I love smoothies. Not only do I talk about them all the time, but I drink them everyday. While looking through my pantry I stumbled across a few leftover packages of pistachio pudding mix that I was using [...]The post Pistachio Banana Pudding Smoothie appeared first on Mother Thyme.
It’s Valentine’s week, time to splurge a little. I haven’t cranked up my oven to bake anything sweet since the holidays. My pants are starting to thank me a little for that. But it’s fun to make sweets on occasion like Valentine’s Day, so I couldn’t help making this fruit pizza. Valentine’s Day is [...]The post Fruit Pizza appeared first on Mother T
I used to hold on to so much paper. That is until our last move from Virginia back to New York a few years ago. When I was packing I thought twice about the amount of papers I was about to pack. Did I really need all these statements that I rarely looked at? So [...]The post Organize Now! Week 5: Organize Your Files appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Ingredients I can’t pronounce scare me. Don’t get me wrong, I am not an uptight person that has not had my share of processed foods. I can remember in my early twenties jars of spaghetti o’s in my pantry and I also remember eating them when I was young. As I get older and I [...]The post Homemade Spaghetti O’s appeared first on Mother Thyme.
I do admit, I love a good burger. And in the middle of a cold and snowy winter I dream of warm summer evenings grilling a juicy burger. My burger preference? Turkey burgers. They give me the satisfaction of a beefy hamburger with less guilt. I have shared several of my turkey burger recipe in [...]The post Italian Turkey Burgers + Giveaway! appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Growing up I loved Valentine’s Day. Not just because I would hope to get a little love letter from my boyfriend, but it was a holiday that included chocolate. At home, we used to do boom boom Valentine’s at the door where you were greeted with a box of chocolate or a fun treat from [...]The post Valentine’s Day Printables appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Today is week 4 of the Organize Now! Challenge. So far I have featured ideas to organize your Schedule, Cupboards and Closets. This week I am sharing tips and ideas to organize your routine. If you don’t have an organized routine day to day life may be chaotic. Morning routines can differ from your evening [...]The post Organize Now! Week 4: Organize Your Routine appeared first on Mot
So I’m trying a new thing, Google +. I’ve had the account for maybe a year but haven’t done much with it. When I traveled to a conference in Chicago back in November there was a session about Google +. As much as it was informative I am still completely lost on how to use [...]The post White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Dip appeared first on Mother Thyme.
I’m in love with this Coconut Chicken. I love Coconut Curry, it is one of my favorite dishes however Mr. Mother Thyme is not a curry fan. I know, he is totally missing out. To compromise my love for curry and both of our loves of coconut I blended it together to make a tasty [...]The post Coconut Chicken appeared first on Mother Thyme.
I love crisp. Apple crisp in the fall, peach crisp in the summer. There seems to be a crisp for every season. You can make it for an evening treat topping it with ice cream, frozen yogurt or even a dollop of whip cream. It also makes a great breakfast or snack with a bowl [...]The post Banana Chocolate Chip Crisp + Giveaway! appeared first on Mother Thyme.
You may want to change your dinner plans tonight and add this to the menu instead. If you consider yourself a chili connoisseur or just love a big bowl of chili, this Tuscan Chili may quickly become a favorite. It is the perfect fusion of Italian meets chili in a bowl. This flavorful chili is [...]The post Tuscan Chili appeared first on Mother Thyme.
We love takeout recipes, especially when I can make it at home. I know exactly what ingredients are in each dish and I can modify it any way I would like. Plus we don’t have to run out to pick it up or wait for it to be delivered. It’s fun to create dishes [...]The post Sweet and Sour Chicken Revisited appeared first on Mother Thyme.
Are you ready to organize your bedroom closet? If it has been on your to do list, there is no better time than now. Just do it, trust me you will feel a huge sense of accomplishment once you tackle it. If there is one thing I could change about my house it would be [...]The post Organize Now! Week 3: Organize Your Bedroom Closet appeared first on Mother Thyme.
I love spinach. Not only is spinach good for you, full of nutrients and antioxidants but it is great in so many recipes. No wonder why Popeye loved to eat it. I often saute spinach until it is nice and wilted and then sprinkle it with ground nutmeg and fresh Paremsan. Just a bowl of [...]The post Spinach Salad with Roasted Grapes and Warm Balsamic Dressing appeared first on Mother Thyme.
It’s cold here, really cold. Mother Nature can turn up the heat any time now. The high today is 12 degrees. Next week when the temperatures are back in the 30′s it is going to feel like a heat wave. On top of frigid temperatures it has been snowing non-stop. Cold and wintry days call [...]The post Baked Potato Soup + Le Creuset Giveaway! appeared first on Mother Thyme.
I love a good muffin. They are great to have on hand to grab when on the go before heading to work or for a quick breakfast for the kids before going to school. I often have muffins on hand in the freezer to quickly defrost whenever needed as well. I am back this month [...]The post Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal Muffins (dairy free, egg free) appeared first on Mother Thyme.
