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Sacrificing food for Lent

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 […]

Kitchen Experiments

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 […]

Breaking Bad cookie binge

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 […]

Baking is my frenemy

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 […]

Andouille Pasta Bake

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 […]

Cooking and feeling

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 […]

Bacon cheddar meatloaf

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 […]

Working & Lunching

As many are settling back into a work routine in the new year, I thought I would highlight some of my lunchtime greatest hits. These are simple ideas with minimal ingredients that can often be reincorporated the next day. Oftentimes, people may not have extra time or money to go […]

Holiday Roundup

Hello and Happy New Year! I don’t know about you, but I’ve been cooking up a storm for the holidays.👩‍🍳 The past couple of weeks in my kitchen have been a whirlwind resulting in lots of food but no writing.🌪 So, I decided to play a little catch up by […]