It's after Memorial Day, which means it's basically summer, which means my kids aren't supposed to get sick. Yet, somehow, they are. Max came home from school yesterday not feeling so hot, and by this morning it had spread like wildfire throughout the house (minus my husband and I... for now). Lilah is doing alright, but Theo and Ella are in rough shape. I put a call in to our ... Read More
Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
When I was a kid, just hearing the words "brussels sprouts", would send me running for the hills. Truth be told, I'm pretty sure I never even tried them. I just decided that they looked gross and they smelled pretty terrible while they were cooking. Fast forward to adulthood, and I can't get enough of them. Shaved, raw, sautéed, paired with bacon, now matter how they're served, ... Read More
Healthier Korean Beef Bowl
I know, another bowl recipe. Are you starting to see a theme here? In all honestly though, I've kind of developed a thing for meals in a bowl. The recipe for this healthier version of a Korean Beef Bowl has been adapted from one of my favorite week-night go-to's. We've been eating these bowls specifically, for a few years now. They whip up super quickly, and by some sort of ... Read More
Starting New Traditions | Canning Mixed Berry Jam
This post is sponsored by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands, all thoughts and opinions are my own I remember when I was little, how excited I would get when someone would gift us a jar of homemade jam in one of those famous Ball® Mason Jars. It was always so sweet and fresh, and it tasted so much better than the store-bought stuff. When I was a kid, much like ... Read More
Honey Pecan Buttercream Icing
You guys, I am SO ready for spring. Like beyond ready. We have been fortunate around here to get a few sneak peeks over the last month or so, but then last week we were hammered with a Nor'easter. I'm in the minority here, I know, but I actually like winter for awhile... until March hits, and then I am so over it. I just can't take anymore snow. I need green ... Read More
Super Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies
I think that one of the biggest misconceptions about baking during the holidays is that you have to spend hours in the kitchen. As much as I love to cook and bake, with three young kids and one on the way, I just don't have time for that kind of commitment this year. I don't think that making tasty baked goods needs to be some huge production, I just think the end result needs ... Read More
Caramel Candy Bar Cheesecake
I have a confession to make. As much as I love to bake, I have never before made a cheesecake at home. I don't know why, but to be honest, I've always been a little intimidated by the process. Like there might just be one too many steps involved, or special equipment required, and even though I am a HUGE cheesecake fan, I've just never been brave enough to ... Read More
Coffee Toffee Crunch Brownies | #illyinspires
  At this point, I feel like it goes without saying that my days are mostly motivated by coffee. With three kids under the age of five, a recent move, and a gig where I work from home, I need all of the inspiration that I can get. It's pretty rare that I get much time to myself these days, but I recently made it my goal to try to get up before my kids each day, so that I can ... Read More
Eat Healthy, Eat Local | Fresh Strawberry Salsa
Here in upstate New York, when summer rolls around, it's all about eating local. Perhaps it's because the winters are long, and there are really only a few short months when the climate is optimum for growing fresh produce. Regardless, one thing is for certain, people here love to eat healthy, pick their own fruit, and to shop the trendy local farmer's markets. There is just ... Read More
Super Simple Homemade Rustic Bread
Despite the fact that my husband and I have drastically cut back on our intake of processed carbohydrates over the last few months, we both agreed recently that we were really missing bread. We decided that it was time to treat ourselves, and Ezekial bread just wasn't going to do the trick. I had been wanting to try my hand at baking a loaf of rustic-style bread at home for ... Read More
