A blog. Where I show you the things I make!
Our family loves taking road trips. We especially love hiking and traveling to National and State Parks. We usually try to pack our meals when we travel, saving our restaurant meals for a few local places when we get to our travel destination. We really enjoy finding parks along the […]
This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and Hormel Foods. All opinions are mine alone. #CookingwithHormel If you’re looking for a quick meal, there’s no need to call for take-out! You can whip up these pork teriyaki lettuce wraps in a matter of minutes! This budget-friendly dinner is made […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Your taste buds will burst when you try this Everything Bagel Panzanella Salad! This salad is the perfect lunch, dinner, or side dish to enjoy during late summer when tomatoes are in full bloom! This salad has crispy bagel croutons, sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, […]
This post may contain affiliate links I have been making broccoli salad a lot this spring/summer. I can always get my kids to eat broccoli salad. I am totally fine with mixing broccoli with a sugar-mayonnaise sauce if it get’s my kids to enthusiastically eat their vegetables. I have a […]
If you frequent this blog often or are a personal friend of mine, then you probably know that I have an unwritten love for Eggplant Parmesan. It is a dish I make once or twice every summer when I can get my hands on freshly gown eggplant. I have a […]
Thank-you to the Iowa Egg Council for sponsoring today’s post. During this time of quarantining and uncertainty, one thing I have been doing a lot lately is listening to podcasts. I can’t tell you how comforting it is to hear real-life people who are going through the same things I […]
This post may contain affiliate links Right now, I am taking a back to basics approach to cooking. I plan on sharing with you some of my favorite simple recipes. Some of the recipes that I make during my day-to-day life are mundane, but I can rely on them to […]
If this whole pandemic has taught me one thing, it is that it is so important to learn to be adaptable. Here are a few observations that I have made about this lately. I have seen kids ( my kids and on social media) adapt to these abrupt changes with […]
. After I started cooking my favorite ground beef recipes in my Instant Pot, I never went back to the stovetop method. Do you have some ground beef to use up? Cooking ground beef in your Instant Pot will save you time and money, and dishes. Are you looking for […]
This post may contain affiliate links As an owner of a food website, I try to post ” drool-worthy” recipes that I hope people will love. My goal is to help families eat healthy, nourishing meals together. Can I let you in on a little secret? Although my kids probably […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MazolaHeartHealth #CollectiveBias A clinical study showed Mazola® Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about this claim, visit Mazola.com. Whenever I make myself an ” Egg […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VansFoodsWaffles #vansfoods #CollectiveBias When I am out-to-eat, and I see a Cuban sandwich on the menu, I will order it. Every time. I love Cuban sandwiches. However, it never occurred to me until […]
