2020 has been a tumultuous year for everyone. The highs and lows have been extreme, but one of the constants in our life has been gathering around the table. We don’t take for granted the comfort that comes with a home cooked meal or the routine of sitting around a table every night in a world where there is much…

This morning I awoke to a temperature below 90 degrees and you can bet that I immediately pulled out my boots and scarves while running around the house lighting candles and drinking apple cider made with happy tears.  Fall has officially arrived in Texas.  With the cooler temperature comes a wave of seasonal fruits and vegetables – from squash and…

I have been loving the incredible food documentaries and shows that have been coming out on Netflix in the past few years. From ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’ to ‘Chef’s Table’ with their stunning visual story-telling and cinematography, it’s easy to get drawn in even if you’re not a cook or a foodie. And while I’m not usually a fan of reality tv…

I’ve mentioned it before, but the ultimate compliment I can get on anything I bake is Tyler telling me that we shouldn’t keep it in the house anymore because neither of us can stop taking little bites of it throughout the day.  Today’s culprit: THIS chocolate chip banana bread.  I don’t bake nearly as often as I’d like (mainly because…

With Easter just less than a week away, I’ve been working on ideas for our Easter dinner. From the classic hot cross buns to this blueberry peach greek yogurt cake to a side of roasted yams with honey, please don’t be like me and view the recipes before you’ve had your breakfast on a Monday morning.  On the top of…

Happy New Year! These 30-something parents of two under two spent our New Year’s Eve on the West Coast by celebrating with the Eastern Standard Time’s midnight ball drop, and we have zero regrets. 2019 is already looking good with a good night’s rest and a freshly brewed cup of coffee and we are ready to get cooking!  So, as it turns…

Today’s post is brought to you by: we’ve had too many cookies and it’s starting to show.  If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that we’ve made this chocolate chip recipe several times during the month of December (including last night). Half of the time I tell myself that baking a batch of these would be a nice gesture…