by Chrysa SmithBerries are in season. They're cheap. They're plentiful. They're in every market. So let's take advantage of all of those blueberries and strawberries bursting with color and flavor and juice and healthy anti-oxidants and nutritional value----and make something for dinner. I must confess, I am a summer fruit gal. But I've never been fond of blueberries. So, after hearing how wonderful they are for you, I looked and looked for a [...]
by Chrysa SmithNo, not talking about the Latin dance number---although it would be great for bikini weather. I'm talking about the Latin mixture of fruit and vegetable and sweet and savory---perfect side dishes that are also good for the torso.Here's what you'll need for tasty, healthy and fresh side dishes to spice up summer meals---meals that can be hauled to the beach with ease: PANTRY STAPLES:cutting board and good, sharp knifesupply of red [...]
by Chrysa SmithSo, what's worse than a snowy, Monday morning?A rainy beach day. Or at least that's what I thought until I realized, hey--as moms, we're always hearing kids say, "There's nothing to do." And as moms, we keep telling kids, "There's always something you can do." So, I decided I needed to take my own advice. And do you know what? We've been right all along.Rewind back a few weeks to my [...]
by Chrysa SmithThis Sunday, I made my debut as an adult acolyte (aka: altar server). While I can proudly say that I didn't spill a drop of wine on anyone's Sunday best, I can also say that while it is a pretty neat spiritual experience, downing more than a sip of church wine in early morning reminds me of two things:-there's a good reason for sommeliers-I need to address the beverage service that [...]
'A woman is like a tea bag. You can never tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.'-Eleanor Rooseveltby Chrysa SmithI just got a notice that June is National Iced Tea month. And, in doing a little research, found out that the iced variety of my favorite drink is another clever American invention. USA! USA! Oh, excuse me for the little cheer, but I love stories about American food [...]
by Chrysa SmithWow--it's been awhile since I whipped out Sly & the Family Stone. Come on---you know you've got an old-time summer favorite of your own. Can't you just hear that carefree summer of 1969?End of the spring and here she comes backhi, hi, hi, hi therethose summer days, those summer daysThat's when I had most of my fun back,high, high,high, high therethose summer days, those summer daysOK. Truth be told. I was [...]
by Chrysa SmithI recently turned 50. And within a week of this momentous occasion, I went to my favorite place---the beach.Alright, I admit, now that I've lived in Southeastern PA for 23 years, I'm also calling it 'the shore.'Call it whatever you like, but I'm being called more and more by an inner spirit to spend more and more time there, and discover more and more favorite places to bike, walk, get a [...]
