Gardening is just great, in case you haven’t heard. It’s also a lot of work, but it teaches you about growth and hardship and nature and hard work and harvesting and celebrating. So much wrapped up in this daily task to make you feel more close to the earth. But anyway, I was excited to […]
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Summer Squash Pasta
I’ve got so many things to say about this recipe, I’m not even sure where to start. Jamie Oliver’s 5-ingredient recipes are amazing! (Check out his show on Hulu.) Summer squash and zucchini are here and so delicious! I’m growing squash in the garden this year, and we’ve already harvested like 4! So much excitement […]
How to cook and use a whole chicken
It took me quite awhile to get up the courage to cook a whole chicken. I think it was two years ago that I finally decided I could do it and embraced the challenge. And guess what?! It wasn’t hard to deal with at all. I’m someone who generally is weirded out by touching and […]
Ingredient of the Month: Vermouth
If you’re into the cocktail scene, you’ve probably heard of vermouth. Or maybe you haven’t, but I’m excited to introduce you to this wonderful little drink that is nice for before a meal, in a cocktail or to finish a meal. Tell me more about vermouth: Vermouth is an aromatic fortified wine, often flavored with […]
Confetti Cookies (aka the best party cookies)
When you spend 30-60 minutes making cookies, you want them to be good. Ok, let’s be real. If you’re spending your quality time on baking, then your baked goods need to be amazing! They need to look good, taste good and make people smile. Isn’t that at least 50% of why we eat cookies?! These […]