Alright friends, let me be real for a second. Life and schedules have gotten crazzzzy lately. We have Ridge in ISR swim lessons every afternoon, Davis has tennis on Monday nights, flag football on Tuesday nights, and I play tennis Wednesday nights. Todd travels some, we have an almost 6 month old, I work some, […]
Meal Ideas During Social Distancing
What a strange time we are in! Currently, we are under “Stay at Home” orders by the state of NC, and many other places around the world are doing the same. We’ve been social distancing for around 20 days now, and it has certainly been an adjustment. Though I am at home a good bit, […]
Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp and Veggie Bowls (Cow’s Milk Free)
The grill has become my best cooking friend lately. Last weekend for Memorial Day we had friends and family over for nonstop pool parties. This week it has just been SO hot in Charlotte that I haven’t wanted to overheat our kitchen. One of the meals I made when friends were over last weekend were […]
Healthy, Semi-Homemade Meals: Burger Salads
Each member of my family is excited when they hear it is burger night – even if that burger is in salad form. The boys rarely complain if we don’t have hamburger buns, which is something we had to start when Ridge was put on a gluten free diet, and Todd and I love a […]
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Braised beef short ribs are my go-to recipe when I want to make a special meal for a family birthday or holiday. They are decadent, yet homey. This meal is comfort food, a bit gussied up. Another perk is that the beef is not that expensive, compared to other cuts. Once these have cooked, the […]
Dairy Free Cauliflower Mash
Side dishes can get boring and repetitive, quickly. And sometimes we get stuck in a rut and just do the same-old macaroni and cheese or baked sweet potatoes. But this cauliflower mash is always a hit with my boys! It is dairy-free and made with a healthy veggie that your kids will barely notice. Any […]