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My husband and little one are both big fans of ice cream. The only problem with that is that if I want to buy it from a grocery store, it is so expensive. Especially for organic ice cream. Alden’s from Whole Foods is like $11+ for a quart and a half. That’s highway robbery. So,… Continue reading
Fruit picking season is pretty much my favorite time of year. There’s an orchard about 4 miles from where I live that offer pick your own for several different fruits they grow. The season starts with strawberries, then cherries, blackberries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins. So far this year, we’ve picked everything but pumpkins. It’s pretty… Continue reading Peach Jam
2024 marked the year that I started to dabble in making homemade bread. It started with a lot of failed sourdough starters (due to how cold it is in our house year round lol) and ended with the easiest no knead bread recipe. This bread is perfect for a crusty companion to go with a… Continue reading Under 4 Hour No Knead Bread
It’s been a year and a half since we left Colorado and the one thing that I have consistently missed (aside from all of the wonderful people and relationships formed over a decade) is green chili. My husband introduced it to me my first year in Colorado and there was no going back, I loved… Continue reading Colorado Pork Green Chili
I love chicken pot pie. It is one of my favorite meals to eat and make. I’ve been attempting to perfect it for years and I think I have finally achieved the taste and consistency I’ve been going for. The result is a savory, flavorful meal that feels like a warm hug. One thing that… Continue reading Savory Chicken Pot Pie
This recipe is about 2 months late, but better late than never, I suppose. Hope you enjoy!
My mom’s stuffing is my favorite Thanksgiving side, by far. I used to say it was the sweet potatoes, but after this past Thanksgiving and not having sweet potatoes at dinner, I didn’t miss them at all. This year we visited Chad’s sister in Houston for Thanksgiving. A few weeks prior when her and her… Continue reading My mom’s stuffing recipe
A creamy, decadent tomato basil soup. Perfect for pairing with a classic grilled cheese, crunchy croutons, or a Caesar salad.