Fresh Pesto at Home You know that tiny basil plant that started in Spring with about 4 leaves? That one you potted, watered and didn’t expect much from? If you’re like me and, in three short months, it’s miraculously become an overgrown shrub full of delicious, aromatic leaves, it’s time to make homemade pesto! My [...]
Family Favorite Rice Bowl These dinner-time rice bowls are a win for everyone in my house. They’re the answer that meets any need, from my ravenous and picky teens and my husband’s adventurous palate, to my love of bold flavors and focus on healthy, balanced meals. On Friday or Saturday evening, it’s easy to open [...]
Money Saving Tip: Homemade Garlic Powder One of the best money saving tips I put to use in my kitchen is making homemade seasonings. Add one DIY seasoning to your weekly meal prep and you’ll have a stocked spice rack in no time. They are surprisingly simple to make! You’ll be on the DIY spice [...]
Fresh Fruit Summer Mocktails You know what I see a lot of at summertime parties? Carefully thought out cocktails for adults like spicy margaritas and coconut mojitos (I’ll have one of those, thanks!). And when it comes to the kids, there’s a cooler full of sugary sodas and “fruit” juices. I love to throw a [...]
Easy & Delicious Egg Toasts You know what separates a bad cook from a good cook? It’s not culinary school, or fancy gadgets. It’s the art of being able to make something really simple taste really wonderful. Sometimes editing a dish to just a few beautiful ingredients and highlighting them with basic cooking techniques is [...]
