A super easy appetizer that amps up the wow factor! Pears baked in honey and fine Italian balsamic, plus sweet burrata cheese, are rolled up in flavorful prosciutto di parma. Depending on the season, substitute with peaches or figs.
Author: The Real Optimist
How to Get Ready for Work in 30 Minutes
Let’s face it some of us are just not morning people. Creating a daily routine can make getting up in the morning more enjoyable, starting your day off on the right foot. Are you that man or woman who is already up for a 5:00 AM jog? Kudos, for being a morning warrior! Unfortunately, many […]
Why I Never Leave the Grocery Store Spending Less Than $50
TRO Daily Thoughts For some reason unbeknownst to me Fry’s, my local grocery store never gets less than $50 from me. Interestingly enough this is usually on unplanned, oh I need something visits. Take this evening for example. My original plan was to grab some juice and bottled water. How quickly that list grew. In […]
4 Simple Ways to Invest in Your Financial Future Now
Have you ever ran into a situation where you had an emergency or wanted to go on that weekend getaway, but the lacked the funds? Unfortunately, most of us, if not everyone has run into this issue a one point or another. The objective of this post is to get you on track to avoid […]
Beer Battered Fish Tacos
Tacos makes Tuesdays one of my most favorite days of the week. Beer battered cod served in corn tortillas with shredded cabbage and a zesty white sauce.
7 Ways to Show Gratitude, Be Thankful, and Boost Your Motivation
I want to encourage you to voice your “attitude of gratitude”. Say thank you and give constructive feedback to your staff, friends, children, and co-workers and encourage them to be better in their lives and work.Make it a habit to give people continual praise and encouragement. The more you praise and encourage positive constructive behaviors, […]
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
Braised Lamb with Red Wine Sauce & Peppers
If you’re looking for a dish different from the norm you have found it. Eating lamb was always taboo to me until I mistakenly purchased some thinking it was ground beef. Needless to say, my lamb tacos were a big hit for our pot luck at work. The craving struck again leading to incredibly delicious […]
Parmesan Chicken Dinner
Being back in the kitchen has made me so happy! There is nothing like creating a great meal, tasting it – and saying WOW! I made this? I don’t care how corny it sounds, but for me, the best meals are when I surprise myself. Not to mention the confidence boost from family and friends […]
Spaghetti Squash with Lamb
So my sister Holly challenged me to cooking this weeks Sunday Dinner. While many of you are enjoying pizza, wings, and possibly BBQ on Super bowl Sunday. Maybe i should have waited until next week. Nope. We must keep our promises, right? Don’t you just love prepping? I love it too, he says sarcastically! My […]