Can’t stop, won’t stop. The strawberry ideas keep coming. And we went strawberry picking today, so more may be on the way. I figured since I’m putting strawberries in everything else, why not into our salad dressing? Poppyseed dressing naturally goes with fruit, so instead of just pouring it on top of fruit, I decided […]
Five on Friday
My blog has been like a roller coaster ride lately…some weeks I blog every day, and some weeks not at all. This week has been an “on” week and I’m very happy to be back for the regularly-scheduled programming of my Five on Friday/Friday Favorites/Oh Hey Friday! posting. And I already have some drafts written […]
April CSA Meals
I have accomplished one of my 2015 goals and officially joined a CSA! I’m not really sure why it took me so long, but I’m happy to finally be receiving local, organic produce each week. Everything is grown on a farm, Bell’s Best Berries, about 20 minutes from my house. The fruits and vegetables are seasonal […]
Summer-Ready Eating Plan
It’s that time of year again. It’s getting warmer, vacations are being planned, and bathing suit time is right around the corner. I am not trying to lose a bunch of weight, but, I’d like to feel better about my figure before wearing a bikini. I’ve put myself on an “eating plan” and wanted to […]
Broccoli with Bacon and Garlic
This recipe for Broccoli with Bacon and Garlic is just a simple side dish – nothing fancy or complicated, but I wanted to record it. We eat broccoli regularly, but it is usually just steamed or roasted. Cooking it this way adds so much flavor, and is obviously appealing to guys (bacon, duh). Also, I […]
Sweet Potato Pasta with Sausage, Shaved Asparagus, Rosemary, and Goat Cheese
You know those weeks where you’re just down in the dumps? Last week was that for me, and the fact that it was SO COLD in Charlotte didn’t help. But, on Thursday I woke up with a resolution to get happy. I took Davis to Trader Joe’s for some fresh flowers, then we went on […]