Most of the toys my son wishes for Christmas are too bulky. I would have wanted them sent here but I don't think that will be practical. Maybe just a toy or two can fill an entire box already. And then there are some that just won't fit the box. So...

Tomato and basil pasta. The one I cooked today though does not have basil. I used Hunt's canned whole tomatoes. I heat it in olive oil with chopped garlic, plus salt and pepper. Then I added the cooked spiral pasta. For snacks, I'll be having these....

I am surprised and so happy that my son has been learning a lot from school. They had a lesson about continents and the famous attractions found in each country. I tell you, he now knows more famous attractions than me. He even knows the flags of...

Black Friday sale is just around the corner. I can't think of anything to buy for my son as most of what he wants are available here. My DH, on the other, does not want much. So I guess, this time I am going to spend mostly for myself. Aside from...

I should stock up on cans of canned tomatoes and pasta. It's my saving grace when I am too lazy to cook or when pressed for time. For the sauce, I just heat the canned tomatoes with chopped garlic in olive oil. Then I add salt and pepper to taste. I...