Believe it or not, I’ve never been to New Orleans. As a foodie, it hurts my heart to say that, because I’m pretty sure I could spend at least a week eating my way through the French Quarter. It’s on my bucket list for when we win the lottery we’re…
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This delicious apple bread is simple to make and so good. No peeling apples and a secret ingredient to add tons of flavor and keep it moist! I got a mixed box of apples, peaches and plums from a local farm a couple weeks ago, and it was filled to…
Mashed potatoes might be the quintessential comfort food. Or, at least, my quintessential comfort food. Mashed potato pancakes? Ahhh … divine. It’s rare that I whip up a batch of mashed potatoes and have leftovers “just because,” so I have to be intentional about it and throw in an extra…
These homemade blueberry muffins are a perfect grab-n-go breakfast or snack! Let’s face it. Whether you’re working from home, working outside the home, or busy managing the household as a stay-at-home parent, breakfast is one of the toughest things to pull off Monday through Friday — though morning routines can…
This berry cucumber yogurt smoothie can be a tasty breakfast or yummy snack! The garden is starting to produce LOTS of goodies right now: kale, gooseberries, black raspberries, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, onions and more! After spending time picking a bagful of berries and veggies this afternoon, my youngest announced…
Sometimes dinner takes hours to prepare, with meticulous mis en place, fifteen different steps, more pots than burners, and ingredients so expensive you wince at the check-out. Other times, it’s the exact opposite. Like one of our weeknight must haves. A favorite of both my husband and my youngest: homemade…