Hi Reader, Summer and fall collide this month, making September one of my favorite months of the year. There is still plenty of summer produce and great weather to enjoy, but the nights are cooler and fall fruits and veggies begin to make an appearance (hello, pumpkin!). This month there's a shift from warm weather food to comfort foods like soup and chili, which is perfect timing for football season. 😁 Enjoy this month’s September Seasonal Produce Guide for the perfect recipes that blend...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Are you ready for some football?! I'm a huge football fan and can't wait for the season to start next week. It was also draft day for the fantasy football league that my family and I are in a few days ago, so I'm more than ready. Whether you're a football fan or not, there's got to be great food during the game. It keeps those that don't love football entertained, and it can be a great distraction if the game isn't going your way. :) I've rounded up 15 of my favorite game day...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Labor Day is just TWO weeks away. What are your plans? I'm not sure what mine are yet, other than the fact that it will include plenty of grilling! I can't think of a better way to spend the ‘unofficial end of summer’…can you? If you love grilling as much as I do, keep reading because I'm sharing my FAVORITE healthy grilling recipes to make your Labor Day a lot tastier. These recipes may be healthier, but they're packed with flavor and all of them are incredibly easy. 😋 Simple...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, My boys are college graduates now, but I still remember how chaotic back to school season was when they were younger. We were in a rush every morning, then there was homework and practice for team sports after school. When I think back to those times, it was all about prepping quick and easy meals that appealed to everyone in the family. If you’re the main chef in your household, you know that's not always an easy task! That’s why as back to school season kicks off, I've gathered a...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, The last full month of summer is upon us! I can't believe how fast it's flying by. I intend to make the most of it by consuming as much summer produce as possible (along with plenty of ice cream of course 🙂). If you’re wondering what to make this month, I’ve got you covered in my August Seasonal Produce Guide. Inside you’ll find: A list of all of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are in season this month Expert tips for how to enjoy each variety of delicious produce Recipes...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I love cooking, but I hate washing dishes. I assume that I'm not alone, so I try to develop one pot dinner recipes as much as possible. The less dishes the better, right? Just in case you feel the same way, I've rounded up 15 one pot dinners and linked them below. They include minimal prep (most of which can be done in advance), and most of them are ready in 45 minutes or less. These one pan wonders are all easy, delicious and guaranteed to make clean up a breeze. :) I'm obsessed...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It's salad season, and there's no better way to dress them than with homemade salad dressings. Your salads deserve the best! Luckily I've got you covered with all the salad dressing recipes you need to get you through the summer (and then some!). I love prepping a batch of balsamic vinaigrette and honey mustard dressing at the beginning of the week to drizzle over my salads. They take all of 10 minutes to prep with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand! My green...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I started lifting weights a little over a year ago to get stronger and strengthen my bones. I realized that I wasn't getting enough protein, so I've really been trying to up my protein intake. I try not to eat a lot of dairy, and I'm not a big fan of cottage cheese (which isn't too popular these days!), but thankfully there are plenty of other great protein sources that I love. If you struggle to stay full between lunch and dinner, I have plenty of high-protein lunch options that...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 Our friends threw a wonderful party, so we celebrated there. The weather was a bit wild as there was thunder, lightning and rain, but luckily it didn't spoil the fun. And the view of the orchards was beautiful as you can see above. :) I'm so excited that rhubarb season is here, and I've been buying up all the gorgeous red stalks that I can get my hands on. I made my strawberry rhubarb crisp for our weekly Sunday dinner with our kids...
2 months ago • 1 min read