While planning our baby’s first birthday party, I had a hard time picking a theme. I wanted it to work with the fall landscape, be kind of outdoors-y, but also sweet and applicable to a one year old boy. I texted my cousin, and she suggested the bear theme, and it stuck! The party turned […]
Dairy-Free Potato Soup with Chicken, Sausage, and Spinach
The temperatures finally started dropping in North Carolina last week, for a few days at least, so it was appropriate to make a big pot of soup! This one is creamy, yet dairy-free, and is even Whole 30 approved. I made enough to last for a few dinners, because it is always nice to have leftovers […]
Pomegranate, Apple, Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe
Do you ever get the urge to change things up? That’s how I felt when working on this Pomegranate, Apple, Pecan Chicken Salad recipe. I love a good chicken salad – I am from the South, after all. But for this one, I wanted colder-weather flavors, an extra kick, some sweetness, and a little crunch. The […]
Thanksgiving 2016
Our Thanksgiving week this year looked much different than it has in the past! 2016 brought us countless blessings, and we certainly had reason to give thanks. Our sweet second baby boy was born just over a month ago, so our hearts, and hands, are extra full this holiday season. For Thanksgiving this year we […]
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 […]
Retirement Party for My Dad
My dad recently retired, after having worked for the same company for 34 years! To celebrate, my parents threw a party. They hosted friends from my dad’s job, some who even flew in from around the country. There were also family members who came, and some of their other closest friends and neighbors. It was […]