In the Kitchen

When you get the notice that your family is about to grow and your one-time baby is about to be a big sibling, the change is forever. When I found out I was pregnant with my second, I almost had mixed...

Basically I love family traditions and creating memories with my kids and we love Halloween at our house! . Last year we started a new Halloween tradition at our house and it was such a hit my daughter is...

I love Holiday food, but sometimes you need a Lighter Holiday Food option. Below are two classic Thanksgiving and Christmas dishes but made to be lighter than normal. Sweet Potato Casserole  Ingredients: 1/4c maple syrup 1/4 c almond milk 2 tbs...

Making the transition to a more natural lifestyle and diet can sometimes feel overwhelming and expensive. I've found the trick to overcoming those issues is to find something simple and highly impactful...."more bang for your buck" if you will,...

September is National Honey Month! Personally, I love honey!  Mmmm, oh yes!  I'm grateful for the bees that work so diligently to bring us the ultra sticky, ooey-gooey treat.  I have a cluster of blooming bushes, next to where I...

Avocados are one of my all-time favorite foods. But they're finicky. Wait just a hair too long for them to ripen, and they go from hard as a rock to gross mush in a heartbeat. That's why I have...

Last year Emily shared with us how to Fill Your Kids Love Tank. One of her suggestions was Valentine’s Day Breakfast. Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year it makes it a little less chaotic than trying...

When I was a kid and pot roast was for dinner, you might as well consider calling a swat team for the standoff and negotiation that is about to go down. I was not a fan. Now, I am 41...

You must be in a hurry (and famished) if you’re reading this. And if you’re anything like me, you get hangry quickly. These simple (and yummy!) recipes will get grub on the table for your fam in 30 minutes or...

South Texas coastal waters are teeming with delicious fish, perfect for making fish tacos. My husband landed a 23 inch black drum recently, and this is the recipe I created to enjoy his fabulous catch: South Texas Blackened Fish...