Seven Days, Seven Dinners Minimal Meal Planning Course The Backstory Six years ago I had the idea to start eating the same basic meals over and over again to save time, energy, and money. I was consistently overwhelmed by …
Here is is after long last, my Torchy's Taco Queso Copycat Recipe! If you've been to Torchy's Tacos, you know the green chile queso is out of this world. I fell hard and fast for this delicious, …
Discovering Shakshouka Sometime last year I noticed Shakshouka on the menu at one of my favorite local restaurants (Little Nickel). The spicy, hearty tomato stew complimented by perfectly poached eggs made me swoon. I finished the …
Backyard Playdate and the Importance of Outdoor Play I often say "I grew up outdoors" when talking about my childhood. That phrase captures fully the experiences I remember. From camping in the mountains with my dad during …
Fall-Inspired Mason Jar Salads End-of-Season-Ingredients Using end-of-season ingredients like squash and pears give these salads a fall-inspired taste, and packing them up in mason jars allows the salads to be made ahead by about a week. Gather …
Cheat Day Treat It turns out that one of my favorite parts of trying a new diet is figuring out all of the ways I can sort of cheat without really cheating. It tests my creativity …
Inside Out Cereal Pops Between the ages of about twelve and twenty I worked as a nanny for a family in my neighborhood. The two girls who I watched were creative, bright, hilarious, and fun to …
Summer Recipe Round Up It's no secret that I love food! In the Summer I crave an even more modified meal plan that flows with the spontaneity of our schedule and allows for using fresh seasonal …
The Pistachio Principle I'm a snacker. It usually hits me in the afternoon, between lunch (which I may have skipped) and making dinner. Also, at ten at night when the kids are settled, dishes are done, and …
Middle Eastern Easter Feast Easter is one of my favorite holidays. I love the anticipation of springtime, with it's soft colors, beautiful weather, and feeling of renewal. There isn't as much fuss about gifts or activities …
Blood Orange Chocolate Cake When I couldn't resist a beautiful bag of blood oranges in the market last week, this blood orange chocolate cake was born. Simple & Delicious This cake is special. The process to make it is …
Super Foods vs. Silly Foods It's no secret that I love food. I love healthy, fresh food. I love decadent, empty-calorie food. I adore sugar and fat and vitamins and fiber. Food makes me feel strong and …