Halloween is probably one of THE MOST favorite holidays of mine. I love the decorations (especially vintage Halloween), the pumpkin patch (best photo opp), the …
Balsamic and Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin
I love bacon. I know I try to eat healthy I really do, but there is a part of my soul way deep down that …
Cherry Cola Ribs
It’s 90 degrees out today and all I can think about is summer. The pool, the sunburns and piles and piles of Cherry Cola Ribs. …
Zov’s Bistro Home of the Eggplant Recipe Contest
If you live in the Orange County area chances are you already know about Zov’s Bistro.
Zovs has always been one …
Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon with Roasted Eggplant
After attending the Lowly and Lovely Eggplant Recipe Contest last week at Zov’s Bistro I put eggplant at the …
Summer Pappardelle with Tomatoes & Arugula
I’m getting sick of take out (sorry husband and rugrats I know you must be too). I must own over 30 cookbooks in addition to my …
Rachael Ray’s Pot Pie – Italian Style
Ok, so I had a little kitchen accident last night. I’m fine, but I’m typing a little slow this morning and my thumb still throbs. …
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff. What does this dish remind you of? For me its dinner parties at my parents house. I remember the savory smell  of the gravy and …
Welcome to my blog, my name is Lindsey aka modchik. A former Operations Manager with a strong desire to CREATE. In 2009 I decided my 9-5 job wasn’t working for me (or my two kids). I traded my calculator for a camera and began building a blog. By the end of 2010 





