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  Back when I was younger, you would have never found me in a restaurant eating alone.  But now, it is something I look forward to. A few times a year, usually on a Friday night, I will leave Greg…

This post contains affiliate links  During this busy season of life, making food in my slow cooker or my Instant pot can be a godsend for my sanity.  I love making my favorite meals in them, and they usually turn…

  It is healthy!  I will not sit around and tell you not to eat meat.  I eat meat.  I eat meat several times a week.  But adding more vegetables, nuts, seeds, and healthy grains is just right for you.…

This post is sponsored by Choplocal.  All opinions are entirely my own I think that everyone needs at least one good place for Chinese take-out.  Here in Cedar Falls, there is a Chinese restaurant called Hong Kong that has excellent food 95%…

For all three of my sons, I have made them homemade baby food, and I loved coming up with different combinations for them! Before I get to all of my favorite baby food combinations, I should tell you a few…

Have I ever told you how obsessed I am with Greek Yogurt Ranch? Once I realized that you can make a healthy dip using Greek Yogurt- I started making it all the time!  I love dipping baby carrots and vegetable chips…

Disclaimer:  Nobody is paying me to write this.  I originally wrote this in 2017.  However, a few of the items I included in my original post are no longer available at ALDI.  Since we are now in a new decade,…

Pumpkin apple cider bisque is a delightful fall-inspired dish, a sweet and savory meal that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin with the sweetness of apple cider.  There is nothing like a piping hot bowl of soup with a sandwich…

This bacon-wrapped pork loin with an orange-cranberry glaze perfectly combines smokey and sweet. Don’t skip adding Rosemary—it puts this meal over the top! If you want to serve something different this holiday season, I highly recommend serving this luscious bacon-wrapped…

This Panko Herb Buttermilk Baked Chicken is everything you want in an easy dinner! Soaked in buttermilk for tenderness, coated in a herby, crunchy panko crust, and baked to golden perfection. Crispy, juicy, and flavorful, these baked chicken thighs are…

This Creamy Pineapple Jello Salad will remind you of the Dole Whip you can get at Disney! It’s packed with crushed pineapple and the perfect dessert “salad” for your next potluck!  Crushed Pineapple is one of my favorite ingredients for…

You will love the chewy texture of these copycat Whole Foods oatmeal cranberry cookies!  During my adult life, I have never lived in a place with a Whole Foods. When I visit my parents in Chicago, I like to visit…