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…
When to take risks with a side of pancakes
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…
Overnight French Toast with Blueberries
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…
Quinoa & Black Beans with Butternut Squash – A perfect fall recipe
When I start to miss home or reminisce playing in the desert washes, I hit REPEAT on iTunes as Garth Brooks croons To Make You Feel My Love while I putz around my kitchen gathering ingredients to make salsa but in this case I ventured into my garden. It’s a jungle out there! Earlier in the…
Camping Recipes Kids will LOVE
Ah yes, summer is here. That means long hot summer days, mixed with lazy afternoons by the pool or weekends spent in the woods being one with nature, a.k.a camping. In no uncertain terms am I an outdoors type of girl unless there are showers involved…and fluffy mats to sleep on–then I’m all about camping. …
Mini Millet Loaves
Y’all I discovered a new favorite food and recipe for the kids. Easy, tasty and good for them! This is one of the best Vegan “Meat” Loaves I think I have ever had. It was a little bit salty, but I was happy with the end result. It is a good comfort food and it…