It is no secret that as a nation, we are in the midst of a serious struggle to agree on much of anything. While I have no interest in delving into our current differences, I would instead love to focus on the few things we can all agree on. The first thing that comes to…… Continue reading Autumn Morning Apple Muffins

A few posts ago I mentioned the over use of kale I suffered from a few years ago. I’ve moved past the days of using it as a central ingredient in every meal I make. But I have not and will not move past this recipe. It remains one of my cold weather favorites, a play…… Continue reading Stuffed Acorn Squash, Because Now its Really Fall

These first weeks of September remind me of the “you hang-up first” argument that ended the majority of my phone calls from the age of 12-16 (or so.) You hang up first. No you. I said you go first. After you. Ok, together, 1, 2, 3 … You still there? Yes, you? Yes. Ok you…… Continue reading Summer Couscous Salad, Because I’m Not Ready to Say Goodbye

I love pie… who doesn’t?! But unlike a cake, that can be made or broken by the right frosting, a pie is all about the crust. And for that reason, the filling is just a bonus and in the end, not exactly necessary. As a child, some of the best weekends started with the smell of…… Continue reading The Crust of Life

The Turkey Burger encompasses many qualities,  all of which fall into my low key dinner option requirements: – Inexpensive – Easy – Delicious -Versatile – Reheat-able Let’s be honest, beef, chicken, and fish all have a lot going on. But throw them in a microwave the next day and you are guaranteed to disappoint yourself…… Continue reading Let’s Talk Turkey (Burgers)

Let’s start from the very beginning, a very good place to start… I’ll be honest, I have considered a food blog for a while now. I had a very successful blog going for a few years about my life, then it became about nursing, and to be honest, somewhere along the way I just got…… Continue reading The Chocolate Chip Cookie