09
Dec 2018
Beef Bourguignon + Weekly Menu
I’m never going to be a full-blown meat lover and I will always choose carbs over protein, but GOOD meat has grown on me in recent years. Herein lies the challenge of marrying the need…
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05
Dec 2018
Maple Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
I think I shared that I’m hosting my book club this month. Actually, it’s a week from today (HOLY CRAP). I better get to reading faster. And preparing…and cleaning…and picking up the gift wrap BOMB…
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02
Dec 2018
9th Annual Chili Contest: Entry #5 – Vegan Chili + Weekly Menu
This summer was the first time I really felt appreciative of the warmer weather, the beach days, longer daylight, the ability to be active in the evenings, play tennis outdoors, eat dinner on the front…
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30
Nov 2018
Family Friday (vol. 88): Holiday Spirit!
A woman from my book club typically hosts our December book club…but she declined hosting this year as she’s preparing to move. For the holidays, we opt for someone’s home over a restaurant and include…
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26
Nov 2018
Lemony Lentil Soup
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the CDC issued an e.coli warning for romaine lettuce. I had 4 heads in my fridge that were thrown into the trash late last week and having…
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24
Nov 2018
Chocolate-Cherry Oatmeal Cookies + Weekly Menu
Our trip from Chicago to Champaign on Thanksgiving was a little rough. Piper couldn’t hold up her head as she slept and didn’t appreciate her chin resting on her chest. Neck pain? I dunno. I…
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