Growing up I remember our weekly trips to the grocery store every Sunday after church. I never paid much attention to my mother's process in meal prep but she has always been a planner. As I got older I noticed her consulting a binder full of recipes while making her weekly grocery list. To me … Continue reading Weekly Meal Planning
Andrew and I have always loved cooking with each other and for each other. I think it is a type of love language for both of us. So even before Jack's arrival we used to talk about how excited we were to cook with our kids. Of course it isn't a given that our children … Continue reading Cooking With Your Toddler
This pasta is a favorite in our house. It is super easy to make and even better, I have two versions of it that are both great! Asparagus & Sun-dried Tomato with a Creamy Pesto Sauce (serves 4) Ingredients: 1 Bunch of AsparagusPinch of Salt & Pepper1/4 cup chopped Sun-dried Tomatoes1/4 cup pesto1/4 cup flour1/4 … Continue reading Asparagus & Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta (Two Ways)
At the first sign of fall weather this month I added chili to our menu for the coming week. This dish is one that we look forward to as soon as it starts to get cooler out and we usually make it at least once a month during the fall and winter. I made this … Continue reading Our Favorite Chili
Before kids were anywhere near my future I used to dream of the day that I could spend an afternoon in the kitchen baking and cooking with them. When I had Jack people would often talk about the bond that he and Andrew will share. Telling me that I would have more fun with a … Continue reading In The Kitchen With My Mini
There is nothing more comforting to me than curling up with a delicious and cozy meal on a chilly fall or winter day. These two seasons are the ultimate time for comfort food and there are so many recipes that I look forward to making this time of year. There are several that I have … Continue reading Favorite Cold Weather Recipes
I have never been someone who really loves Valentine's Day. Andrew and I usually keep it pretty simple with a nice dinner at home, but I love to surprise him with a few treats too. Last year I made him breakfast in bed and chocolate covered strawberries. It was such a fun way to start … Continue reading Fun & Easy Treats for Valentine’s Day
Sundays are really the only day that Andrew and I get any quality time together so we try to make the most of it. This usually means doing something fun for breakfast and dinner. Because Andrew has such a hectic and busy work schedule I try to do something special when I can and one … Continue reading Breakfast in Bed
Once the temperature drops its pretty much a guarantee that I will be making soup at least once a week. It is one of my favorite things to have when it is cold out and is such a comforting and cozy meal. Over the past 2 years we have tried SO many different soup recipes and … Continue reading The Best Soups for Fall & Winter
This time of the year everyone is obsessed with "pumpkin spice everything". Except for me. To be honest I really don't care for pumpkin spice flavored treats. Nope, not even a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks. I love my real pumpkin treats though, like pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie, those I can't get enough of. … Continue reading Caramel Apple Cider
