Hi friends! Are any of you snowed in? We got some snow, but mostly freezing rain. We did play outside a little yesterday morning, though. Then we watched Davis drink his hot chocolate and were only slightly jealous. 😉 Todd and I have not been eating grains, dairy, or sweets. I blogged about our New Years Eating […]
Rosemary Beef Tenderloin Hors d’Oeuvres
With the holidays in full force, it’s the time of year for parties and celebrations. Many of us have plans to host friends, family, or colleagues. Menu planning is on our to do lists, whether it be for Christmas dinner or a work party. This Rosemary Beef Tenderloin is a perfect hors d’oeuvre to serve […]
Butternut Squash Kale Salad with Bacon, Asparagus, Mushrooms, and Rosemary Shallot Dressing
If you’re in search of a last-minute dish to prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow, this could be it! Salads can be a refreshing side dish on turkey day, amidst all of the casseroles. This kale salad is full of Thanksgiving flavor, with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, and asparagus. It still feels like comfort food with the […]
Freezer Meal Recipes
This post makes me feel like a total suburban stay-at-home-mom. But you know what? Freezer meals are genius for busy families. Especially those who would prefer not to eat out often. I generally try to cook most, if not all, of our meals. We eat out once a week or so, but cooking at home […]
Creamy Butternut Squash Carbonara Recipe (Dairy Free; Gluten Free)
It’s October, and I want to cook ALL the squash! That’s natural, right?! I have already made several pumpkin and spaghetti squash dishes. Butternut squash is delicious this time of year, and it is quite versatile. I had seen versions of butternut squash carbonara on Pinterest, but they all had heavy cream and cheese. Though this recipe […]
Friday Favorites and Thoughts on Charlotte
It’s been awhile! I need to write a life catch-up post, but for now I’ll share my Friday favorites. Currently I’m a bit under the weather and 37 weeks pregnant, but blogging is always a happy distraction! Before I dive in to the post, it’s impossible not to take a moment to recognize what’s happening in […]