It's summertime and we've had our fair share of guests already. For whatever reason, I was in an entertaining funk last year and didn't take advantage of our home, where one of the draws was the awesome entertaining layout. So I'm happy to say that I'm out of my funk, and ready to host! Or keep …
Side Dish
Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad
It's the last week of school for us - summer, we are READY! The sun is out, and we're ready for cook-outs, pool parties and late nights. And I've got the perfect recipe to share that comes together quickly for those pot lucks (or last minute guests) and which is a crowd pleaser: black bean, corn …
Easy Broccoli Salad (Without Bacon)
I'f I'm being totally honest, sometimes I'm not exactly the best with sides. I can get the "main" meal together well, but when it comes to sides, there are many a night when I'll pull out the giant container of mixed greens or spinach and salad dressing and call it a meal. I don't tell a lie. So …
Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter Sauce
So last weekend we had our annual work holiday dinner. In addition to writing this blog, I also work with 100daysofrealfood.com where I manage their sales/influencer relationships. Lisa was actually the inspiration for me starting this site and has helped me learn so much about the blogging world! …
How to Roast a Butternut Squash
The other day one of my kids and I were talking about fruits and vegetables, and she proclaimed that she is a "green" girl. To further explain, this means she enjoys spinach, kiwi, green grapes, etc. After a moment of thinking, I announced that I am an "orange" girl. My favorites include carrots, …