I know that this is one of the rooms that readers are most excited to see! It was also the first room to be completed. Today I am sharing the design decisions that we made and how I decorated the kitchen. Since we committed to buying our home before construction, we got to pick all […]
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Easy Easter Recipes
These easy Easter recipes will make entertaining easy. This recipe collection covers brunch, appetizers, main courses, desserts, and cocktail recipes. I chose recipes that are impressive but easy so that you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family. You can mix and match these recipes to create your own […]
What We’ve Been Eating
Is anyone else spending so much time cooking during quarantine? Charles and I used to travel several times a month, so even though I am a food blogger, I would only cook dinner a few times a week. Last March, we stopped traveling and Charles started working at home. We also stopped going out to […]
TikTok … is the worst
This is a photo we took in Iceland. It’s also the photo that the TikTok user @joyceandlove has stolen to use as her profile picture. The person behind the @joyceandlove account leaves horrifically racist comments on other people’s accounts. For those of you unfamiliar with TikTok, the app has a functionality that lets people create […]
Superfood Salad Bowls with Crispy Chicken
These incredibly delicious Superfood Salad Bowls with crispy chicken, beets, butternut squash, rice, goat cheese, and ranch dressing are a delicious way to pack vegetables into your meal. The inspiration behind these Superfood Salad Bowls was Sweetgreen. People are obsessed with this chain that sells healthy salads with loads of toppings. I think that Sweetgreen is […]
12 Winter Soup Recipes to Keep You Warm
This collection of winter soup recipes will keep you warm, and fill you up. It’s been bitterly cold and that makes me want soup. I love to make a big batch of soup. We eat half right away and freeze the rest. It is so nice to know that there is a meal waiting for […]
Valentine’s Day Made Easy!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jewel-Osco. All opinions are 100% mine. Usually, I am not big on celebrating Valentine’s Day, but this year I think that the world could use some more love. Celebrating Galentine’s Day and/or Valentine’s Day is a perfect way to lift spirits and warm hearts during this […]
Easy Cheesy Italian Pasta with Veggies
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jewel-Osco. All opinions are 100% mine. Today I am sharing one of my favorite cooking hacks with you: cooking two meals using the same base ingredients! It’s all about saving yourself some time, money, and effort while reducing food waste. I’ll show you how […]
Kelly’s Horseradish Cream Sauce with FAGE Sour Cream
This post is sponsored by FAGE; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Who is excited about cooking up cozy meals at home this winter? These days, date night needs to happen at home, and today I am sharing a recipe to create a memorable meal at home. The secret ingredient to making this […]
Holiday Entertaining and Gifting with Debi Lilly and a Chocolate Truffle Recipe
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jewel-Osco. All opinions are 100% mine. Last week I got to see my friend Debi Lilly for a virtual event with Jewel-Osco. It was so wonderful to see a friend again! Debi is an events, entertaining, floral design, and gifting guru. She’s one of […]