When my gal-pals and I plan a getaway, one of the top activities on our list is “spa services.” Can you relate?! My girls and I all lead busy lives! Whether it’s work, running a household full of tiny humans and husbands, or all of […]

I absolutely LOVE egg dishes! They are so rich and filling and SUPER healthy (as long as they’re not loaded with cheese and buttery crusts…but those are great, too!). Since I always have an abundance of eggs on hand–ah hem, I am the chicken lady–I […]

Whenever I’m cleaning up my eating act, I like to reach for foods that are very satisfying. The foods I eat need to be full of flavor, creamy and rich. If I rely on basic salads for too long, I lose interest. Then, I am […]

This is a recipe I crave time and time again when I need something savory and sweet but cozy and a bit rustic. The savory notes of pork chops combine with the sweet notes of caramelized apples and onions to create the perfect meal that […]

Here we are, folks and you’re going to love it! This is a whole-food based recipe you will not want to miss! After your first bite of this delicious, rich and flavorful Nana’s Chicken Cacciatore, you’ll be placing this in your monthly recipe rotation for […]

I’m fairly certain that I was actually born in the South due to my love of pork, specifically bacon. I LOVE bacon. Like really love it. I could eat it every day, but for obvious reasons, like health, I do not. Bacon is amazing by […]

During our Fall break, we had *GORGEOUS* weather! I mean gorgeous by Minnesota standards. It was sunny each day, 60-70 degrees and you could feel that crisp, fall air when playing outside in the leaves. It set the scene for the ultimate Fall break from […]

Friends, I know full-well that we all have a chocolate chip cookie recipe in our repertoires and you’re probably thinking that you don’t need another one. I know…blah, blah, chocolate chip cookie blah… But, hear me out for just a moment. This cookie recipe is […]

I love a GREAT brunch. Especially when that brunch includes menu items like warm, salty cured ham and barely-done eggs. Add some smoked cheeses + fruit and you have yourself a winner, my friends! I love serving one or two hearty, protein-rich menu items at […]

I have to admit, we are adventure junkies. Don’t leave me hanging…who’s with us?! Let me rephrase this by saying I have serious FOMO (translation: fear of missing out) when it comes to vacation adventures that are within the ‘reasonable & not *super*dangerous’ category. I […]