The sun is setting, there’s a freshly-opened bottle of champagne, the musical score is swelling… it’s a picnic scene in a romantic movie! If you’re like me, you’re a sucker for a romantic picnic. And, since as of right now it’s a warm, refreshing summer, there’s no better time to get outdoors and have one! […]
It’s funny, but when you search for “great summer recipes” online, there seem to be two consistent categories of results. One, the recipes that make use of as many fresh, seasonal summer veggies as possible… and two, the recipes designed for stuffing as much barbecue, hot dogs, and cheeseburgers into your mouth as possible! I […]
Have you heard about the new paleo diet craze? In a world all too full of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, the paleo diet is a good solution. This healthy regimen is an attempt to completely remove sugar, fat, and processed foods from our modern diets. The Paleolithic diet, or the caveman diet, scales back […]
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult. Instead of making an elaborate four-course meal, you can whip up these easy healthy recipes in no time at all. We understand that finding a moment to spare is often impossible, especially when you’re running errands or going to pick up the kids or working a little late. […]
If you step into the home & garden section of any store right now, you’ll likely see a huge display of mason jars. For the last couple years, mason jars have ruled spring! They’re cheap, simple, and have so many uses. I’m sure you’ve seen some mason jar crafts, but are you familiar with mason […]
The word “summertime” screams two things to me: easy and healthy, so every summer I try to eat less junk food and more healthy snacks. It isn’t all that difficult since so many of my favorite fruits and veggies are in season, but after a while, I get lazy. I really do love eating healthy, […]
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult. Instead of making an elaborate four-course meal, you can whip up these easy healthy recipes in no time at all. We understand that finding a moment to spare is often impossible, especially when you’re running errands or going to pick up the kids or working a little late. […]
Dinner is not the time to be flipping through Grandma’s old recipe cards. After a long weekday, the last thing you want to do is embark on a super-involved recipe, no matter how delicious it might be. We’re all about the shortcuts! Quick dinner ideas leave more time to spend with loved ones and/or Netflix. […]
Mixes are the best cooking shortcut of all. It’s strange that so many people are convinced that to be a “good cook,” you need to make everything from scratch. In my opinion, a good cook knows when they can take shortcuts like Bisquick recipes or cake mix recipes to get the food on the table […]
Sometimes I’ll look over a recipe and think there’s a really strong chance I’ll mess it up. I have great reading comprehension, but recipes don’t always go to plan, especially if it’s complicated. That’s why I’m a mega-fan of foolproof recipes. I’m talking stupidly easy, can’t-possibly-mess-this-up recipes. This becomes even more important when I’m feeding […]
