It’s been a successful week without red meat for the most part. My pledge began on Ash Wednesday. Breakfast was fine but I accidentally sabotaged my efforts at lunch. I popped a frozen pizza in the oven like I usually do about once a week. When it was ready, I […]
Are you a parent who likes to find creative ways to feed your kiddos? Well then this post is for you! The idea was brought to me by my enterprising sister. She is an excellent cook and homemaker. Her name is Emily but I affectionately refer to her as Martha […]
Lent season is upon us. I personally find beauty in the annual ritual of selecting and making a sacrifice for a higher power. For me, it’s a time to reflect on my daily choices and give back some form of tiding for the blessings that I receive. This practice typically […]
Trying new recipes is my biggest passion when it comes to cooking. I have certain go to meals that my family enjoys which makes me very happy. However, I like to change it up and challenge myself. My experiments in the kitchen may not always work out but that is […]
Lately, I’ve been trying to avoid the 5 C’s: chips, cookies, candy, cake, and cola. I pledged to cut down on overly processed food. My Fitbit was very proud of me for two whole days. Then I backslid. It all started with chili. The saltines that I had were stale […]
Full disclosure: I love to bake but am not particularly good at it. Baking requires close attention, precision, science and patience. None of these skills are my strong suit. I’ve tried making homemade bread twice with disastrous results on both occasions. There’s just so many steps that can be botched […]
I have a secret to share (I’ve been cheating on Pinterest with Instagram).🤫I’ve been a hardcore Pinterest devotee for years, however I find myself spending less time on there since joining “the gram.” I still refer to Pinterest often for recipes and guidance but have simply shifted my actual food […]
I often experience a range of emotions in the kitchen. This is why I’m so passionate about cooking. It helps me to process, cope, overcome challenges and express myself. It allows me to grow as both a home cook and as a person. I thought it might be fun to […]
My post today is about Jay’s famous meatloaf. This has special significance because it represents the first Thanksgiving that my now husband/then boyfriend and I spent together. We stayed with his Mom for several days and her friend Jay would come over and cook dinner most of those nights. He truly enjoyed […]
I have tried various weight loss strategies in my life ever since entering college and gaining the inevitable freshman 15. My figure and self confidence took a big hit after a steady diet of studying, snacking, parties and late night hotwings. I knew I needed to do something after a […]
Stirring With Emotion 