17 Days…Chapter 10

A friend and I were talking the other day and got on the subject of "If you could go back..". And most would expect me to say either before Hubby's illness or maybe High School, but I honestly would rather go back to when I was 20 and ready to have my first child. I wouldn't … Continue reading 17 Days…Chapter 10

Corn and Black Bean Chicken Meatloaf Avocado Burger (x2 leftover meal)

With the crazy lives we lead today getting in the kitchen and cooking every night is near impossible. So we are now seeing a trend of ahead-of-time meal prep where you cook and prep all your meals for the week on the weekend. I think it's a great idea, IF you can find the time … Continue reading Corn and Black Bean Chicken Meatloaf Avocado Burger (x2 leftover meal)

Corn and Black Bean Chicken Meatloaf

When I got this recipe where I wanted it, it quickly became one of my favorites. Having to follow a cardiac and diabetic plan in this house Mexican style food, especially in restaurants had to go. So, I have been determined to create healthy recipes of this style of food that we can eat and enjoy … Continue reading Corn and Black Bean Chicken Meatloaf

Fresh and Easy Lunch

Always the dilemma.. in this crazy day to day life if we can even find the time.. what to eat for lunch?? You want it to be healthy AND quick... which nowadays seems to be the challenge. I have found this recipe to be a go-to favorite for me and it can be easily made the night … Continue reading Fresh and Easy Lunch

Entertaining in the Fall…why it is the best time of year to host a gathering :)

Whether you are an experienced Host or someone who is just thinking of entertaining at home the Fall season is by far your best bet. Until recently, I hosted my annual get together of about 25-35 people every year without fail in October...and let me tell you why. Not only is Fall the BEST time of … Continue reading Entertaining in the Fall…why it is the best time of year to host a gathering 🙂

Roasted Ginger Curry Autumn Medley

I can't get enough of roasted vegetables!! Especially root vegetables and especially this time of year. They are so rustic and hearty and look beautiful on your table. The fun thing about them is that you can make them in any combination and it is ALWAYS good. So for the amateur cook it's a no … Continue reading Roasted Ginger Curry Autumn Medley

Pre-Fall Tablescape’s Last Hurrah (and the love behind it)

Here's the full shot of this warm and vibrant tablescape. I may keep it up a little bit longer. It's not like I don't have plenty of other Fall decorating to do in-the-meantime!  If you could see how many crates and boxes of Fall décor I have you would accuse me of being a holiday hoarder!  … Continue reading Pre-Fall Tablescape’s Last Hurrah (and the love behind it)

Fall is here! (but I will just pretend it’s not HOT outside!)

I anxiously await the start of Fall every year. I know I'm not alone when I say it is by far the best season of all. I start getting antsy in August. I want to start decorating and burning pumpkin spice but I have to give summer it's due and control myself. So I take down one of … Continue reading Fall is here! (but I will just pretend it’s not HOT outside!)

My Favorite Sunday Roast-Rustic Style

I have always had an obsession with a good roast and Sundays. They just seem to be the perfect fit! Smelling that roast sloooooow cooking when you come in the house after church just melts my heart. Then eating it brings me much comfort! 🙂  I have created and tried many roast recipes over the … Continue reading My Favorite Sunday Roast-Rustic Style