“Favorites” Collections
A Few of my Favorite Things－April
Between April showers and the ongoing directive to stay at home, some days may seem a little gloomy right now. But as the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. Perhaps there’s no better time to remind ourselves that there’s light after dark and brighter days await. In the meantime, I invite you to step…
Creative Cooking & Practical Tips from the Pantry (and Freezer!)
How to stock the perfect pantry (and freezer) for your own tastes and needs－and then cooking creatively from it－is easy with the following tips and ideas. (Plus lots of relevant recipes!) To say we’ve entered uncharted territory in the last week or so is an understatement for sure. We were visiting family…
A Few of my Favorite Things－March
The month may come and go like a lion or a lamb—and anything goes in between—but no matter how you feel about the temperature swings, there’s lots to love about March. From the return of Daylight Savings Time and the official start of spring, to St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness (and of course another…
Celebrating Eight Years
A collection of the most popular recipes from the first 8 years includes family, reader and sentimental favorites, with mentions of which ones went viral and have garnered the most comments. It’s a fun stroll down memory lane with a little something for everyone! It’s Leap Day! And as luck would have…
Green Smoothie Muffins (and more breakfast-on-the-run recipes)
Start your day on the right track with a grab-and-go, kid-friendly breakfast that packs a hearty helping of healthy greens. The colorful muffins are incredibly tender and naturally sweet with convenient vegan and gluten-free options. And don’t miss the collection of other speedy meals that might just make your morning routine a little easier! …
A Few of my Favorite Things － February
There’s something for everyone in the the latest edition of A Few of my Favorite Things! Though some of us may itching for longer days and warmer temperatures, there is a lot to love about February. Between the Super Bowl and the Oscars, the first two Sundays of the month offer a little something for…
Reader Favorite Recipes 2019
Reader favorites from the year include a little something of everything. Is your favorite on the list? In addition to the 12 recipes chosen by readers, I’ve tacked on a few personal favorites that are staples in our house! Weren’t we just wearing shorts and flip-flops? Somehow, we’re not only on the brink…
A Few of My Favorite Things － The Holiday Edition
This year’s collection of holiday gifts offers a little something for everyone on your list, with options to shop from the warmth of your home or join the hustle and bustle. As an added bonus, you don’t need to spend a lot for your gifts to be valued! 🎁 Happy holidays, my…
A Few of My Favorite Things － November
A morning hike with clementines for snacking, turkeys colored from a traced hand and leftover sandwiches stuffed with all the fixings. So many little things to love about Thanksgiving! 🦃 Commercially speaking, Thanksgiving is an overlooked holiday. Retailers jump from Halloween to Christmas with barely a nod to this deserving day. Case in…
A Few of My Favorite Things－October
Despite the ever-shortening days, there’s so much to love about October. Cool nights morph into warm days and what I think of as Baby Bear’s kind of weather － not too hot and not too cold! But there’s more: football games, apple picking, candy corn, pumpkin carving, haunted houses and corn mazes. October offers a little…
A Few of My Favorite Things－September
Summer vacation is officially over, so a back-to-school theme seemed fitting for our latest edition of Favorite Things － but there’s no need to be in school to appreciate this list! ✏️📚✂️🚌 Remember the excitement of a new school year? Inching up a grade meant a new teacher, some new fall clothes and pair of shoes, and…
What we’re eating now
This edition of “what we’re eating now” captures the spirit of family and seasonal favorites. The concise list covers lots of bases, so you can quickly scan for anything that may appeal and access the recipe with a quick click. (BONUS: I’ve included an extra printable recipe that turns zucchini into something crisp and delicious along with…
