This list is certainly not comprehensive, but here are a few things I’m learning as a new mom: It’s difficult, but I was created for this role. God made me a mother. When my son falls asleep, sanity returns (if only for a little while). He will fall asleep (eventually). He will tell me when […]
Enchiladas Part 1: Chicken and Spinach
A couple weekends ago my in-laws decided to come to Charlotte to get our whole family together. Todd has an older brother who is married, a younger brother who is in college in Charlotte, and a younger sister in high school. Most of us live here, besides his parents and his sister. All of our […]
Appetizer: Italian Skewers
I was recently asked to make some hors d’oeuvres for an event, and they needed to fit a few specifications. The first being they had to please the palettes of the people eating them (I know most of the guests and what they like and dislike). They also needed a few gluten free options. And, […]
Make-Ahead Mini Frittatas
Breakfast is a challenge when trying to eat clean and healthy. It is difficult to find time to make a healthy meal first thing in the morning, especially before the first cup of coffee. I typically eat the same breakfast: Fiber One Original, bran flakes (Trader Joe’s), and unsweetened vanilla almond milk. But I know […]
Granola
We go through a lot of granola in our house. Todd’s breakfast every morning consists of Greek yogurt, berries, banana, raw almonds, and granola. And I occasionally enjoy it with almond milk as a snack. Because of this, I have tried to start keeping homemade granola in the pantry, instead of buying it. Store-bought kinds […]
Wedding Cakes
This past Friday, I had the privilege of baking for another wedding! A friend from my former workplace asked me to bake for her special day, and I was honored. She and her then fiancé, Jamey, did not want the traditional tiered cake. Rather, they wanted to know if I could do a variety of […]