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It’s official everyone, I have become my mother! I swear, sometimes I open my mouth and she just comes out. The mom curse is real. You know the one, the “I hope you have one just like you” curse….Yep, so real! Some days I …
French Dip Sandwich
Prior to my son being born I worked full time in the dental field. At least once a week we, being the other girls I worked with, went out to lunch together. Seeing that we live and work in a small town restaurant options …
Organic Chicken Tenders with Parmesan Zucchini Fries
The past week has been interesting in my house. My son has been sick with a horrible upper respiratory infection. This bug came along with fevers, lots of tears, and, of course, no sleep. My heart breaks when my little boy is sick. Like …
Chili
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Our Snowmageddon 2017 has been a bust, lol. In Raleigh, North Carolina forecasters thought we’d get at least 4- 6 inches with a possibility of 9 plus. As the storm …
Braised Pork Roast
If you love this braised pork roast recipe, be sure to check out our delicious potato salad to go along with it too!
Welcome back! Hopefully, by now, the madness of the holidays has passed and a little …
Grilled Chicken on a bed of Roasted Asparagus with Microgreens, Shaved Parm, and Heirloom Tomatoes
If your life is anything like mine (and I’m sure it is) the holidays can get a little crazy. Between balancing family, friends, planning and preparing meals, and not to mention all the shopping it is no wonder many of us are left feeling …
Warm Kale Salad
Inspiration is a funny thing. Some days my brain overflows with ideas. I literally dream about food. Is that normal? I’m not sure I know anyone else who dreams about recipes and food. Maybe they do. Hopefully. Unfortunately, this week has been less than …
Creamy Roasted Vegetable Soup
This time of year is tricky in North Carolina. We have had our first few frosts and today, on November 30th, the high is 77 degrees. Mother Nature is a very confusing and wishy washy person! It really is no wonder why so many …
Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables and Black Pepper and Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I’d like to start this post with a moment of silence for Josephine Cochran. Who is she, you ask? This woman invented the first dishwasher! According to wiki, with the help of George Butters, she showcased the invention at the Chicago World’s Fair in …
Sweet and Delicious Banana Pancakes
This recipe is NOT gluten free. I will convert and update soon.
Recently, my husband and I went on our first solo vacation since my son was born. Never in my life have I been so excited and …
Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Pasta
THIS RECIPE IS NOT GLUTEN FREE AS WRITTEN. I WILL CONVERT AND UPDATE SOON.
Once, during a casual conversation with a professor, they disclosed that as they aged they found that they wish they had purchased less “stuff” and more …
Low Country Crab Boil
THIS RECIPE IS NOT GLUTEN FREE AS WRITTEN. I WILL CONVERT AND UPDATE SOON.
Some days I really feel as if I’m on top of things, like I really have my stuff together. Yesterday was NOT one of those days. …
