I don’t know about you, but we don’t have a lot going on right now. Just work and resting during the weekends and staying positive in the midst of a new year with the pandemic. Don’t get me wrong, there is lots to be grateful for. But, if you’re like me, your social calendar has […]
Thinking Fruitful
Top Posts in 2020 & 2021 Food Resolution
I like to take this time every year to reflect, think back on the year as a whole and as a blogger and eater. Well, we’ve all had a lot of time to reflect on 2020, and it’s been a mixed bag for sure. While I usually pick several food resolutions for the coming year, […]
3 Tips for a Successful Destination Thanksgiving
What are you doing for Thanksgiving this year? It’s certainly going to be a bit of an odd holiday, but I hope you’re able to make the most of it. We’re doing our first “destination” Thanksgiving with my husband’s family, and I’m so glad Asheville, NC is only a 4-hour drive with lots of cabin […]
What we’ve been cooking lately
The stages of the pandemic have been a little bit like the stages of grief. Denial, anger, sadness, acceptance…I’m not sure of the exact order. And I feel like cooking during the pandemic has had stages, too: boxed brownies, cocktails, vegetarian, takeout, seasonal fruit, meal planning. If you’re like me, every week you feel a […]
A Letter to Taco Bell
Dear Taco Bell, I’m writing to you as a concerned patron. We all know the trials that 2020 has brought with it. It’s been a hard year for all of us. In the midst of the difficult beginning months, I had a small ray of light. I was recommended the triple-layer nachos from your fast-food […]