Brunch is something that falls into the category of things that I never truly appreciated until I was a parent. Added to the list of things like naps, silence, and having the privilege of going to the bathroom with the door closed, brunch is an adult activity that combines breakfast, lunch, and day drinking. What […]
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Easter is a great time to show off your baking skills (if you have them), but a lot of us don’t have time or creativity to make desserts from scratch. Pinterest can be some mom’s go-to but the vast amount of search results can be overwhelming. Who has the time to endlessly scroll through recipes […]
I love tacos. I could easily eat tacos every day (and have) if given the opportunity. My children love tacos, too. Tacos have made their way into my boys’ hearts, and into my weekly rotation, known as Taco Tuesday. Thank you, Lego Movie. So I decided to make a healthy version and make Turkey Tacos. […]
In the Tampa Bay area, there are two Trader Joe’s. Two. That’s it. Crazy. I’m not one of the lucky few who lives in close proximity to the coveted grocer, but regardless of the drive – it’s worth it! I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement about Trader Joe’s. The experience, the people, […]
One of the best cooking multicooker pots I have ever bought is my Instant Pot. I became obsessed with using the pressure cooker and slow cooker settings. So, I use it for everything from making soups, cooking meats and now making yogurt. Recently, I joined the Instant Pot® Community on Facebook page and everyone was talking about […]
As a Michigander by birth (that’s what residents of the state of Michigan are commonly referred to), Floridian by choice, the thing I probably miss the most about being up north is picking apples in the fall. It’s a complete experience that includes apples and cider that you really just can’t replicate without the crisp, […]
Since March 13th, 2020 when the world came to a close I have cooked 4545798964578 meals. Approximately. Maybe more. I am so over cooking I could just as easily pull my hair out or sit in a corner crying. Also, add, I make like five dinners per night. I make the kids one dinner and […]
Finding out my son had an iron deficiency that sapped his energy, created hair loss and made him sleep all the time rocked my world. My heart further constricted when he developed red spots on his belly and splotches all over his arms, legs, belly, and back. Little did I know then, the answer to […]
Since I’ve been using my Instant Pot non-stop during this quarantine time, I thought I would share with you my top 5 Instant Pot recipes that are easy and delicious. Strawberry Jam: (Prep Time: 4 minutes; Cook Time: 26 minutes) Main ingredients: fresh strawberries, sugar, lemon juice (I prefer orange juice), cornstarch and water. If […]
Do you try to do a meatless meal one day out of the week? I know we do. Today I have an easy eggplant recipe to share. Don’t be afraid of that big purple veggie. It’s delicious and easy to cook. I found this recipe while perusing Pinterest. It is now one of my favorites. […]