Becoming a parent makes you question everything you’ve always known and done. Are you using the right type of laundry detergent? Is your car safe enough? Are you even qualified to have a child in the first place? (Eek!) But more than anything else, food becomes a much larger focus in your life. It wasn’t … [Read more…]
When you think of pickles, you probably envision spears or slices, sweet little gherkins or spicy chips, but almost always cucumber. Did you know there is a world of possibilities just waiting for you to explore outside of the humble little cuke? Were you aware that other fruits can be pickled, too? Well, now you … [Read more…]
The rain has been such an emotional drain lately. Gray, dreary days spent locked up inside avoiding torrential downpours. I hope this will not be our new normal. Not only do I have cranky, crabby kids who need to get outside–whether they like it or not!!–but it’s also delayed a lot of the things I … [Read more…]
You’ve heard the phrase “awesome sauce” before, right? This is it right here. In the flesh. The piggy flesh. Bacon jam might sound like a practical joke, but one taste will convince you that it is heaven-sent. This is the king of condiments, the gilding of the lily. Toast or burger, it equally accentuates the … [Read more…]
Kids really change your world. Just when you think you have it all figured out, they turn everything upside down and you’re left eternally changed. Several years ago, I left my safe, secure, steady job to become a stay-at-home mom. It was a difficult decision, but one that was bred from a strong desire to … [Read more…]