Well, here we are! Two weeks ago I decided to make a batch of fire cider. I’ve heard amazing things about this herbal concoction for a while now and wanted to try it for myself. I was super intrigued by…
How I Prepare for Fall
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but FALL IS ONLY 17 DAYS AWAY! For me, these images come to mind: It should be no surprise to anyone reading this that fall is my favorite time of year. I…
Our Trip to Napa Valley: Part II
Happy Thursday! Almost a month ago I published my first post about our trip to Napa Valley and this post is the second part of the series. The first part focused on our first two days in the valley, and…
Toddler-Approved Macaroni & Beef
This is a toddler-approved macaroni and beef recipe that our kid has been loving. The best part is the hidden veggies! (Just don’t tell him that…)
What You Eat in a Day Doesn’t Make You a Better Person
Anyone who has Tik Tok (or any other social media platform, for that matter) is well-aware of the “What-I-Eat-In-A-Day” trend. It’s usually a video of someone logging “everything” they ate in one single day. Actually, I quite enjoy watching these…
Our Trip to Napa Valley: Part I
I decided to write my travel guide to Napa Valley in three parts. Not only do I want to include a lot of information, but I also want to give honest reviews about our experiences. The first two parts of…
Classic Roast Chicken
Roast chicken is a dinner that I serve as a weeknight meal at least once a week. Not only is it super easy to just pop in the oven, but it’s healthy, delicious, and comforting after a long day of…
Ham & Swiss Quiche
Ingredients 1 tbs butter 1 medium onion, diced 5 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 c. half and half 1/2 c. whole milk 1 c. ham, diced 1 c. Swiss cheese, shredded Directions Preheat oven to 375°. Grease…
Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
Guys, I am actually surprised by how amazing this soup tastes… Even better than the taste, it only took about 45-60 minutes to make from start to finish! I’m sad that I just created this recipe now, considering we’re entering…
Do You Know the Dirty Dozen List?
Happy (almost) spring! While I typically enjoy the seasons of autumn and winter best, I also find spring to be a lovely season. One of my favorite things about spring is the return of farmer’s markets and stands. If you’ve…
Guinness Stew for St. Patrick’s Day
Guys, the anxiety I had over making this dish was insane. That probably sounds super bizarre, but let me explain. (And I, too, hate lengthy paragraphs before a recipe, but this is essential.) For some reason, I thought this was…
Cilantro-Garlic Shrimp
A few weeks ago I published a recipe very similar to this one that included Greek yogurt and shallots. However, after a few more trial runs with the recipe, I decided that the new one I am posting below is…
