The other night as I was making dinner I was thinking of how far I’ve come in my cooking. I’ve always enjoyed cooking and baking but I’ve also always been a very picky eater. I stuck with the few things that I knew and didn’t keep a variety of foods, condiments, and spices on hand. … Read more
This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc., but opinions expressed are my own! I only work with and share brands I know and love. My husband and I both grew up in the same area. Our parents are there, our siblings are there, our grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins… I could go on but you … Read more
School has been in full swing here for a while now. And with that comes all of the other activities that start up such as sports, dance practice, piano lessons, after-school clubs, scouting meetings and a plethora of other events. While I love all of the things my children are involved in it definitely makes … Read more
I remember when I was young loving to read the story Stone Soup. I loved how tricky the young man in the story was, slowly getting the old woman to add more and more food to the water to turn it into a scrumptious soup. It seemed so simple and sounded so delicious! While I’m … Read more
I’ve been trying to get back into a routine now that we’re going back-to-school. It has been our practice to have the kids start going to bed at “school night” bedtimes two weeks before the first day of school, so they don’t struggle when an earlier bedtime is required. (Check out my Bed Time Routine … Read more
I’m not sure if I am the only one, but some of my most favorite meals rocket to top go-to spots if I’ve eaten them soon after giving birth. Seriously, after that much strenuous work, food just tastes better. Mana from Heaven, nothing has ever tasted this magnificent type of flavors. So it was for … Read more
The 4th of July may have come and gone, but that’s no reason to let the fireworks stop! These Sweet & Spicy Steak Skewers pack an explosive taste that is sure to ignite your tastebuds. This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own. I only work with and share brands that I … Read more
Looking for a quick meal, easily thrown together with minimal effort? Look no further! Like the Salsa Fresca Chicken, this meal is easily assembled with a few simple ingredients in a few simple steps, but is packed with flavor. It is also one of those meals that holds many different components of a well-rounded meal … Read more
I am always looking for simple meals, especially during the Summer months. Not only do I want a few simple ingredients, but I want less time in the kitchen. Because there’s swimming, s’mores, and sleepovers, that’s why! I nearly skipped to the store to grab the ingredients for this meal after seeing how simple and … Read more
I always make Randy a special meal for Father’s Day. I’m happy to report that my intentions this year turned out much better than my birthday breakfast intentions described here, thank goodness. I find it so funny that my family still kind of takes a steeling breath before some of my meals. It’s as if … Read more
So, I have been recovering from a recent surgery to repair damage received while I was pregnant with my Shelby girl. I had read and read about both the surgery and the recovery for years, finally making the decision after years of pain that now is as good a time as any to just do … Read more
When considering if I should try a Keto diet, I did a lot of research. Like, a lot. One of the resources I found suggested that the body can actually give signs that it needs more fat– which is manly what a Keto diet is: Less Carbs, More Fat! So, with that in mind, I … Read more
I can count on one hand how many times I had pork growing up. Truly, our meat options were mostly chicken, ground beef, and the occasional fish that my dad caught on a good day at the river. And even then, I hid my fish in the table runners when either of my parents’ attention … Read more
When I started writing Tasty Thursdays, I gave out my favorite recipe for pizza dough, with the promise that I’d share more uses for the dough. I’m finally getting back around to this one, with two NY pizza parlor favorites, Calzones and Pepperoni Rolls. If my husband and Chef Jr had their way, I’d only … Read more
Since my kids are all in school during the day, it’s not often that I find myself taking them grocery shopping with me. When by myself, I take a little more time to price check, read ingredients, compare items, and look for healthy options. But with kids in tow, I usually just grab the items … Read more