Isn't summer produce the best? We are usually away all summer for work, and this summer was the exception and we've been home. Once I realized we would be home, I took advantage of the opportunity to have a garden. I dreamed of fresh green beans, broccoli, peas, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, cantaloupe, spinach, kale, beets,… Continue reading Pasta with Spinach Pesto, Corn, and Green Beans
The Best Burger Buns
I never used to question buying burger buns from the store. I wouldn't reach for a bag of buns and think, "I could/should make my own hamburger buns." Not ever. Until I saw them on another food blog that has never failed me and curiosity got the best of me. We had a college friend… Continue reading The Best Burger Buns
Better than Burger Joint Burgers
So I have a lot of foods that I've been making and photographing with the intention to get up on this blog, but summer... I've been distracted by cupcake baking and the pool and seeing Taylor Swift in concert (as much a gift to my daughter as it was to me, I think!). And then… Continue reading Better than Burger Joint Burgers
Cherry Chocolate Granola
Mornings are not my favorite. I love my bed. I love my sleep. I love the quiet that I get when I'm in my bed and my kids don't want to wake me. I lived in Venezuela for a year after college, and my roommates affectionately referred to me as the bunk master. Not much… Continue reading Cherry Chocolate Granola
Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas
Believe it or not, we don't just eat desserts around here, much to my kids' dismay. While we love Tex-Mex, these enchiladas are a crowd-pleaser for those who don't necessarily share that sentiment. They're filled with chicken, corn, spinach and cheese. The enchilada sauce is not very spicy, provided you remove all of the seeds… Continue reading Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas