By Megan There was a night a few weeks ago that I spontaneously invited one of the army couples we know over for dinner. I usually invite people over before I even know if I can make a recipe stretch from 2 to 4 servings, but hey it keeps life exciting right!? This particular recipe […]
[Continue reading...]Happy Labor Day Week + A Giveaway!
September 4, 2013 20 Comments
Although I know that fall doesn’t officially start until September 20th, I always feel like it starts as soon as Labor Day is over. It’s as if we are holding out for that last summer fling before we have to start diving back into our hectic schedules with serious conviction. To help make this transition […]
[Continue reading...]Thankfulness Thursday Edition 2
August 29, 2013 Leave a Comment
This month, we have had the distinct pleasure of several mini vacations to the lake. My parents have a place down South and I have several close friends with homes on Lake Michigan. Here are a few of the highlights of things I loved and the memories I am thankful for: 1) There are few […]
[Continue reading...]Roasted Pine Nut and Date Cauliflower
August 28, 2013 2 Comments
By Megan Let’s be honest Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that just needs a little something to make it truly palatable unless of course you are one of those rare people that enjoy chomping on raw veggies. Even when I was on a mostly raw diet, I couldn’t learn to enjoy it plain. I […]
[Continue reading...]Cauliflower, Leek and Potato Soup
August 25, 2013 4 Comments
Don’t ask me why in the world I decided to make a soup in the middle of August. What can I say…when the recipe inspiration strikes, I feel the need to make it right away. I love leek and potato soup and recently I found a recipe for a cauliflower and leek soup that […]
[Continue reading...]Rosemary Roasted Chicken
August 21, 2013 Leave a Comment
By Megan I think I have mentioned before in my other posts that the price of meat has gone up. I feel as though this is a great opportunity to get creative in the kitchen with ingredients you might not be the most comfortable with but that are more affordable than others. A whole chicken, […]
[Continue reading...]Gluten Free Olive & Herb Focaccia
August 16, 2013 1 Comment
Enjoy another post from my sister, Megan! As you all know from previous postings, my husband is a gluten fiend. So of course I am always on the lookout for gluten free bread recipes that rival the “real thing”. Boy, did I hit the jackpot with this recipe! I am not kidding when I say […]
[Continue reading...]Blueberry Crisp
August 12, 2013 2 Comments
Once upon a time my oldest daughter LOVED frozen blueberries. She ate them like candy. So, my mother-in-law and I washed, sorted and froze 30 pounds (yes really, 30 pounds!!!) of organic blueberries. And wouldn’t you know it, right about that time that my daughter decided she didn’t like them anymore. This meant that 30 […]
[Continue reading...]Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad
August 6, 2013 Leave a Comment
Yep, I’m posting another salad recipe. I know, I know….but I can’t help myself. There are just endless way to combine endless ingredients and they all taste insanely delicious. As an added bonus, I find salads are the best sort of whole meal in one dish, making it ideal for my busy life. This is […]
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