Last week I had a killer menu planned and everything was deeeeeeeeelicious! Last Sunday before hockey, I was whipping up these Crispy Beach Fish Tacos. I wasn’t so sure the kids would go for them, but luckily they did. I had doubled the recipe hoping that would be the case. And it often is when a ... Read More about Crispy Beach Fish Tacos + Weekly Menu
Family Friday (vol. 92): Spring Forward
The workout bug has hit me lately. I've logged 4 straight days (tomorrow will make 5) on the Peloton for the first time ever - I've got some leaderboard friends who are highly inspiring. I was riding that thing until nearly 9pm last night! And because my quads can only so much, I've incorporated arm ... Read More about Family Friday (vol. 92): Spring Forward
Sheet Pan Cuban and Black Bean Rice Bowls
I had a 7am meeting yesterday and by 4pm, my brain was just mushy. I wanted to get outside (sun!!) and walk the dog and workout and have a nice, relaxing evening. I hopped in the car only to find out one of my favorite Big Brother couples (Elana Davies and Mark Jansen) split. I promptly downloaded ... Read More about Sheet Pan Cuban and Black Bean Rice Bowls
Black Bean Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes + Weekly Menu
Facebook is the source of truth for all things going on in our community, especially when it comes to craft beer – one of my life’s true passions. Our little corner of southwest Michigan is FULL of great little breweries and we take full advantage. It’s rare that a weekend goes by without a brewery ... Read More about Black Bean Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes + Weekly Menu
Penne with Mushrooms and Turkey Sausage
I’m trying to get ready for Maui which is totally unlike me. Planning for a trip that’s weeks away? My friends and family would have their jaw on the ground if they read this. (P.S. I’m hoping they read this/my blog.) I’m much more the type to pack the evening before or morning of. More visible ... Read More about Penne with Mushrooms and Turkey Sausage
Greek Baked Chicken Orzo + Weekly Menu
It’s Sunday evening at 9pm and I may need a crane to get me off this couch and to my 9:35pm hockey game. UGH!!! I am too old for late games and it’s all the more painful after having way too much fun this weekend. Friday I went to bed at 1am. I was catching up with my bestie, Kristen, who’s on ... Read More about Greek Baked Chicken Orzo + Weekly Menu
Chicken Chow Mein
We’ve recently gone through the process of renewing my passport, as well as Shea’s, and applied for Piper’s first passport. It has been a ton of paperwork and several visits to the passport services at USPS (by appointment only, with children in tow, of course). Always a pleasant experience ... Read More about Chicken Chow Mein
Black Bean Taco Salad with Shrimp + Weekly Menu
My work has a private Facebook group for employees and a few weeks ago, someone posted a picture of my cookbook on the shelves of Sam’s Club. This is all still so crazy to me! There was a ton of encouraging comments from people I know and plenty from those I don’t. It was very humbling to be ... Read More about Black Bean Taco Salad with Shrimp + Weekly Menu