Will you be doing any of the cooking next week?  Turkey Day is coming up next week and while some of you may be traveling to spend time with family and friends, many of you will be enjoying the day right here in your apartment at Hampton Woods Apartments. Whatever your plans are, you'll want to take note of the weather will be like.  And as far as weather.com... [Read more...]

If you could only eat when brand of fast food french fries for the rest of your life, which would it be: Burger King, McDonald's or Wendy's?  For me, it's McDonald's...hands down.  There is something about hot, greasy, salty McDonald's fries that I just can't say no to! Well, it looks like Wendy's wants their customers to have that same feeling about... [Read more...]

When was the last time that you visited the Shawnee Farmers' Market at City Hall (11110 Johnson Drive)?  If its been a while, I've got a great reason for you to go back!  Try this simple recipe for Summer Corn Salad.  It's absolutely delicious and requires very little cooking to prepare (and who wants to turn on the hot oven in their apartment more than they... [Read more...]

We now know that buying in-season fruits and vegetables, particularly produce that has been grown locally, is better for our environment (and probably our taste buds and bodies too).  But it also provides an exciting opportunity to try new foods and to experiment with seasonal recipes! Check out this recipe for Asian Roll Lettuce Wraps.  If you make it,... [Read more...]