• 20-Minute Fish Provencal Soup

    If you’ve read any of the travel posts that I wrote about my family’s time in Greece, you already know I’m a fan of UNESCO World Heritage Sites that have cultural or historical significance. Visiting them provides a snapshot into the lives, culture and contributions of former–and sometimes even the current–residents of a given area. This is one of reasons I want to visit France so much. This popular country is home to a few dozen of these sites! My hubby took a two-week trip with his college to France back in the 80s. But, our girls and I have never been there. So, we periodically make our pitch to…

  • 15-Minute Spanish Chicken, Sausage and Rice Skillet

    Garbanzo beans and olives for the win! That’s what I thought after making my 15-Minute Spanish Chicken, Sausage and Rice Skillet, this week’s recipe for #FoodieFriday. Why? Because I really liked it and so did my youngest daughter. In fact, she liked it so much that she ate a serving last night and also packed some into her lunch container before heading out this morning to her theater group’s rehearsal. My youngest daughter’s enjoyment of the dish didn’t really come as a surprise to me. It features a nice balance of protein, veggies, and rice that simmers in a tomato-infused base. What’s not to like about that? However, I did…