Not sure if it’s really bad ping pong game or beer pong going on at the bar, but the ladies are laughing and cheering no matter what. And sounds like everyone is having fun.  Labor Day should be a day for relaxing but I hope these folks have off tomorrow from what I’m hearing. Lol. Must be my old age but I’m only awake for other reasons. The clock chimes too early for me to be at a bar at this hour. No negativity tonight just hearing fun in the wee hours of a Tuesday morning and slightly jealous.  Extra props to the brave soul/subdivision neighbor that lit off quite the…

A few weeks ago, I told you about Simply Irresistible Catering and their Take ‘n Bake meals. I finally had time to make the Italian Sausage Lasagna and it did not disappoint. The lasagna is very tall in the pan and could easily feed 4 people if not more. This is the half portion that feeds 2 – 3 typically. I didn’t have anything on the side with my first piece and was pretty full after. It’s loaded with food. It did take a bit longer in my oven than the required time, but it had been in my freezer for quite some time, so it could have been super…

A few of my friends live out in the Lake Country area so to keep it fair, occasionally we head out in their direction for a night of fun because they come to Waukesha so often. Recently, we met up in downtown Oconomowoc at Splash Martini Bar on a Friday night. I have been here before and I love the martini selections, but they have beer, wine and cocktails too if you aren’t a martini fan. This time we were lucky enough to score a few tables on their patio that overlooks Lac La Belle. The weather was perfect as my friend nicely captured the sunset and posted on Instagram.…

A few weeks ago I bought a frozen meal of Mushroom Risotto by Amy’s and it was really good. I couldn’t believe something from a box could taste that good, but when it uses quality ingredients, the outcome has to be that good! I found a recipe via Pinterest from Good Dinner Mom for an easy risotto and modified it to my liking.  It’s perfect that I made this entree on #MeatlessMonday which I have been wanting to do for a while. If you aren’t aware, meatless Monday is something I found on Twitter that is a trend since 2003 to get people to cut meat from their diet one…

While I’m trying to keep with the healthy eating and cut out unnecessary calories where I can, I find that lettuce wraps work great as a replacement for bread in certain types of sandwiches. I don’t think a PB&J would taste so good on one, but chicken salad like the curry one from Sprizzo’s, tuna salad (Like Steaming Cup has) and other chunkier sandwiches would work. Lately I have come across an abundance of cucumbers and although I love making my cucumber salsa, it doesn’t fair to well after making it (as in you need to eat it that day or the next or it gets squishy) and I don’t…

If you tell me that you can’t find anything to do this weekend, you are insane because there is so much going on. This weekend is looking to be one of the busiest weekends for events in Wisconsin. Irish Fest – at the Lakefront Indy Fest – at State Fair Park Zoo a la Carte – at Milwaukee County Zoo Bristol Renaissance Faire  I’m sure there is a church festival or two as well.  And then right in our own neck of the woods: FRIDAY, August 15 6 pm – Run from the Cops 5k  6:30 – 9 pm-  Waukesha Friday Night Live SATURDAY, August 16 8 am – noon…

My weight hasn’t always been an easy topic to talk about. In grade school I wasn’t overweight, but I was an “athletic girl” and even throughout high school dancing on the very competitive Poms Squad, I was known for my powerful legs. Those legs did bring us a first place ribbon for an ‘all-kick routine.’ 1999 I have never aspired to be a skinny super model but I always wanted to be comfy in my own skin.  In my early 20s this came pretty easy and living with my cousin that was my same size proved beneficial. We ate the same meals and did workouts together so ultimately we had…

When my parents or I are looking for a place to go in Waukesha that we will get excellent service and great food options, Michael’s Italian Restaurant is always on the top of that list. I joined my parents there a few Fridays ago before we headed down to Waukesha’s Friday Night Live. The website lists them as being in Waukesha for over 35 years and I can vouch for excellent food for at least 10 years! When I used to work at Fox Run Sentry Liquor (RIP), the owner would occasionally spring for pizzas for us during the holidays and Michael’s was one of his favorite take-out spots. They…

  You know a company is utilizing social media properly when its posts drive you to make a purchase. This is the case for my sudden impulse to try Simple Irresistible Catering. Because of the business’ activity on Facebook and Twitter, I was able to find out that in addition to catering small events, they offer “Take and Bake Meals” that you can order thru the website or come into the shop and grab-n-go. I checked out the website and it took me a long time to slim my list down of what to try first. I got a half order of the stuffed meatballs, an order of the glazed…

This weekend is the next Art Crawl in downtown Waukesha. Unfortunately I won’t be able to make it as I will be standing up in my friends wedding. But I did want to share with all of you the fun things planned for this weekend and the coming weeks. This isn’t an event but I did want to share that the Clarke Hotel is now serving complimentary breakfast to their guests. This has been a long time coming and the first step in the revamping of the hotel and restaurant. I can’t wait to try out the restaurant once it’s open. Every Friday thru Sept. – Waukesha Friday Night Live…