Friends I've not been totally honest with you. Sure, I've been open about my alcoholism and all of the crap I share on here but I didn't tell you that I was a heavy smoker for over 27 years. I do nothing in half-measures....I was a chimney and working for myself meant that I could grab a quick puff whenever I wanted without boundaries. If someone told me I'd stop smoking when I did...I wouldn't have believed them. In my heart of course I knew this was "bad" for my health and knew one day I ...
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Simple Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
If there's one thing my girls love it's a good cookie and with a tight family schedule I'm all about finding simple ways to make treats. Today I'm happy to share this recipe for Simple Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies that they adore. This isn't a difficult one, anyone can do it...hey grab the kids and get them baking! My apologies for the drool factor...these cookies are divine. It can't get much easier than this recipe, it takes so little time and the results are Chocolate Chip Cake Mix ...
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Appetizer Recipe
Growing up with British parents, I didn't know what prosciutto was until I moved out and oh my GOSH I'm so glad I found out. Prosciutto is an Italian dry-cured ham that is usually thinly sliced and has a salty flavour that pairs SO well with asparagus in this Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus appetizer. This is one of those dishes that make us look good! With just 2 ingredients, it's SO easy to make and yet so delicious. Serve these up when you have company or bring to an event and people will ...
Healthy Chicken Chilli
If you've stopped by for a recipe, I'm SO glad to have you! Today I'm sharing my Healthy Chicken Chilli recipe which will is a great staple for anyone doing Keto, Paleo, Whole 30 or any kind of clean, healthy eating regime. This is a flavourful dish that is super easy to throw together. When you're focused on eating well, finding healthy chicken recipes that stand up...well it's super important because there's nothing like a HANGRY Julie when they flop! I personally try to have some in ...
How to Cut a Mango the EASY Way
One of the most popular articles I have live here on Life Straight UP! Is How to Cut a Watermelon. It's truly the easy way and it lessens the muss and fuss of eating the delicious fruit! Today I'm sharing how to cut a mango the EASY way! Mangos can be very tricky to cut, certainly if you have never done it and if you don't realize that the pit is actually oblong shaped. I have ruined many, many mangos trying to get pieces of this delicious fruit off. Finally when we were in Mexico I had a ...