Thanksgiving can be overwhelming…especially if you were the host. Not only is there plenty of cleanup involved, but you’re usually left with quite a bit of leftovers. And if you’re me, another Thanksgiving feast after 3+ the previous week doesn’t sound the most appetizing. Although I didn’t host Thanksgiving this year, I was given a … Continue reading
Happy Tuesday! Boy, have I had a crazy last couple of days. My parents finally moved into their new house, and I couldn’t be more excited! However, that came with a price…and the price was helping them move for three days in a row. Turns out they had a bit more than everyone expected, but … Continue reading
If you’re anything like me, you buy specific ingredients for a recipe, use some of those ingredients, and end up throwing away the rest. It happens to me most often with fresh vegetables and fruit, especially since I’m only cooking for two. Unless I use the ingredients for a completely different recipe, we get sick … Continue reading
It’s officially soup season. I’ve been anxiously awaiting the chance to open up my “Soups” section of my recipe book and start choosing which lucky soup recipes get to kick off the cooler weather. White Chicken Chili won out the top spot, but coming in a close second was Chicken & Corn Chowder. This recipe … Continue reading
Nothing can beat a big pot of chili on a cool fall day, especially when it accompanies a good football game. So even though it wasn’t very cold this weekend, I couldn’t wait a second longer to make a steaming pot of chili for the Iowa game. Plus, I wasn’t feeling the greatest, and it’s … Continue reading
Due to the fact that Max recently had his wisdom teeth out, our two-person household has been on a soft-food diet. Unfortunately his surgery went a bit rougher than mine and he ended up with a bruised mouth and a black eye (I swear I don’t beat up on him!). In my grocery store quest … Continue reading
For some, Sunday is a day of rest. For me, it’s the one day a week I get to devote to cooking whatever I want. I do most of my grocery shopping on Sundays, and I like preparing and planning out my meals for the rest of the week. It’s a nice, relaxing way to … Continue reading
Let Them Eat Cake 