
Hey there and happy Monday! I feel I have a little bit of hop in my hands on the keyboard tonight. I am writing this post and watching the Grammy’s at the same time in preparation for tomorrow. My calendar tomorrow is jam packed with work stuff as well as a meeting with the folks [...]

Happy Friday! As I type this post early on this snowy Friday we are getting geared up for our first snow storm of the year. Exciting? No not really but I guess some people like it. So far. all schools have been canceled but I am still planning on going into work. We are supposed [...]

Ok, where do I start. The New Years eve gala was nothing short of amazing. When you see the food line up I think you will agree. On top of all the food the night included some adult beverages, some funny board games ( FART and Apple to Apples ) as well as some great [...]

Can you believe it is the middle of the week? I cannot at all! Time is zooming by so I thought I would share with you a nice slow roasted recipe to slow things down and keep you warm on a winter evening. This was an amazing feature at the zesty in laws for the [...]

Last weekend I was playing around in the kitchen and created something unique with some root vegetables and fresh grape tomatoes. Ever get tired of tasting the same old vegetables with your dinner? I do sometimes so I wanted to kick it up a notch with a funky glaze for some plain ole vegetables. The [...]

Yes it’s true!! Slow Roasted Cajun Ribs were on the menu last night. I was going to do them in the slow cooker but I totally forgot in the morning to put them in so I decided we would have a late supper and I would slow roast them after work. This process takes a [...]

Well – I was talking to my good friend yesterday and he said “Zesty…. why don’t you create a simple step by step way to create french fries – healthy style”. So I thought to myself and said “self lets do it”. If you’re anything like me – you love french fries. Below you will [...]

Last night we had a real craving for salmon. A few years back I was watching the food network and local chef Michael Smith as he created this coconut crusted salmon dish. As I watched it - I copied the recipe down on my notepad and tried it the very next day. It was delicious! So [...]
Need a quick snack? Nibble on a nut! A handful a day can help keep you healthy! Though nuts are a higher-fat food, it is mostly heart-healthy unsaturated fat. The fat, protein and fiber in nuts help you feel full longer, so you may eat less during the day. By helping induce a feeling of [...]