I totally won. If there was a game, I just won it. Often, when I’m working, I get tunnel-vision, and I forget to eat. I know, I know. I have a kitchen blog, so how could I FORGET TO EAT?? But I do. And if I’m knee deep in designing a website or a…
The first time I made homemade paleo mayonnaise, I couldn’t believe how simple it was. Why had I not made mayonnaise before? Why do we buy it at the store at all, when it’s so simple to make and so customizable? Convenience mostly. But truly, homemade mayonnaise isn’t inconvenient. It’s no more work than making a…
I read something this morning, but now I can’t find it to share, so I’m going to paraphrase. A mom was talking about how she doesn’t feel good enough. She feels like she’s a bad mom. Like she doesn’t measure up. She gets frustrated and irritable with herself first, and it affects their entire household.…
Immunity Boosting Broth is on the agenda today. I’m supposed to babysit this weekend for my friends, and they warned me that the whole household has been sick recently. I figured I had better prepare. Yesterday, I made a Chicken Pot Pie, so naturally, today is broth day. I saved all my chicken bones and…
There’s something really incredible about eating good food. It sticks with you. Not just in the form of a full belly, but in the experience itself. I admit, I have somewhat of a love affair with food. And this corn chowder is no exception. There is so much heart that goes into every recipe that…
There’s nothing more practical than free grocery money. When I quit my job, suddenly money was very tight. When I was working on salary, I didn’t worry as much about bargain hunting or coupons or getting the best deal, because I was busy working! But as soon as I started contract work, every dollar…