I know you. You’re thinking about hosting a dinner party. And don’t think that a dinner party has to be some big, New Year’s, champagne-slinging, expensive, spend-all-night-in-the-kitchen gig. No, no, no. This dinner party can be as chill and budget-friendly as you would like. And you know what the key to that is? Here are […]
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Simple Saturday: Smashed Chickpea Salad
This weather. Maybe it’s just because I’ve been on vacation for the past week, but I have been reveling in the crisp breezes and hints of sun this spring. With spring will come the perfect days to enjoy a little picnic by yourself or with friends or family. I think picnics are a great way […]
Strawberry Biscuit Cobbler
Good morning/afternoon/evening, all! Greetings from my first full week off of work in several years. Holla! I am spending a few days in Asheville with my sisters and brothers-in-law, and then I’ll be jetting off with my husband to Seattle for my best friend’s wedding. I say this not to make you jealous or wish […]
Cinco de Mayo: Pork & Black Bean Stew
These days, I’ve been looking for any excuse to party. Finish a to-do list? That deserves a high five. Your garden isn’t dead yet? Take yourself out for an ice cream! You made it through half of this week, and you’re still killing it? Prep for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Next week is the […]
Meyer Lemon Curd
I know that Meyer lemons have been around for a long time, but this year was the first time that I got to try them. Thanks to Trader Joe’s, I had the chance to pick up a bag of 8 or 10 of these lemon-orange hybrids. (P.S. You’ll need two bags to make this recipe.) There […]