The sky opened up to drizzle on our Monday. Bone weary from being at the helm of our home while my husband travels, I wanted nothing more than to curl up with a blanket and watch Gray’s Anatomy. But the to-do list of swim practice, music lessons, and a house begging to be cleaned pushed…
Nothing says risky like blindly putting a finger on a map and then moving there. That’s what my husband and I did in 1999. We packed up our tiny apartment and daughter and set out for new adventures in Nebraska. Over the years, we bought a home, lost it, bought a new one, finished…
Summer time begs for iced tea, sitting in the shade, and fresh vegetables from the garden. Yet, sometimes I crave a certain spice or flavor which chickpeas are perfect for. What? You say… Chickpeas? Yes! Seriously, these are versatile, tasty, full of protein and add a variety of flavor depending on your taste buds and…
Black beans are the most versatile legume full of flavor and spice. Dressed up black beans are tasty piled on top of nachos as a Super Bowl snack and dressed down–they provide nourishing comfort during the long winter months indoors. Here’s our favorite spin on Black Bean Soup. Provided in the recipe are two versions,…
How about some yummy goodness on a Monday before the weekly chaos begins? This recipe was created with plant based milk, fresh fruit, and maple syrup. Say no more, it has been a hit since the first time I made it and with the busy holiday season about to come upon us, this casserole will…
Warm fluffy goodness mixed with the tart and sweet flavors of apples. The perfect way to invite fall into your kitchen! YUM. My neighbor had a barrel of apples given to her from a friend’s orchard. In exchange for using my dog to “hunt and kill” a garter snake roaming through her shoes in her…