I am a home cook with a passion for creating dishes using ingredients you can find at your local grocery store and share with friends and family. Food is all about sharing and I'm so happy to be able to share my creations with you.
My parents divorced when I was 3 years old and my mother had primary custody of me, so I would spend every other weekend with my dad. The rest of the family wanted to see me also, so every other Friday night, my grandparents would have all of us overRead More →
Absolute Best Crockpot Chili I realize that’s a pretty big claim in the title, to call my chili the Absolute Best Crockpot Chili, but I promise that this chili recipe is absolutely delicious. When fall comes around, I like to make a lot of dishes in the crockpot that areRead More →
Taking a moment to pause and say thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country. I owe my freedom to each of you and am in awe of your bravery and sacrifice. I am fortunately enough to know many who have served including myRead More →
I have a fun burger for you today. This is my spicy burger w/ chipotle mayo, avocado, cilantro and pepper Jack cheese. It has a kick to it, but the avocado and veggies help cool it down a bit. This is a fun summer or fall burger that is perfect forRead More →
Jay and the girls were at a rock concert on Halloween, so it was just Hope and I at home handing out candy. Last year, I was so impressed with her. She was still new to us, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. She didn’t bark or growl orRead More →
Back in the day, for a short time, I was a “Tupperware lady.” Before you could buy reusable containers at Costco or Bed, Bath & Beyond, the only places to get reusable containers were Rubbermaid and Tupperware parties. Still today, even with the availability of reusable containers being so prevalent,Read More →
Banana Bread w/ Toasted Walnuts & a Touch of Cinnamon Banana bread is one of those foods that is good for breakfast, dessert, or for an afternoon snack. This recipe has toasted walnuts and a touch of cinnamon. I like to eat my banana bread either right out of theRead More →
There is just something so incredibly good about Chipotle. The food is always fresh and consistently delicious. I used to always order a burrito, but then my washing machine went on the fritz and it started to shrink my clothes, so I switched to burrito bowls. My version is inspiredRead More →
To me, a tuna melt is the ultimate comfort food. White albacore tuna, melted cheese (havarti is my cheese of choice) and crispy, grilled bread. I always use sourdough bread when I’m making a tuna melt at home. The bread gets nice and crispy and when you bite into it,Read More →
Being from California, I sort of consider myself a guacamole aficionado. I love guacamole with a passion. There was a time when I didn’t like avocado by itself, but I still loved guacamole. I have since grown older and wiser and now I love avocado by itself, on a sandwich,Read More →