I made a batch of this last week and on first taste I was transported back to the multi-course meals of my childhood. Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a weekend visit to her house always meant a large meal where every square inch of the dining room table was covered in serving bowls, platters, and dishes.Continue reading “Gramma’s Yam Souffle”
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Zucchini Cakes + Iowa City
Ok, so not cakes that are sweet, but nice little baked goods that are somewhere between a frittata and tater tot and oh so good. These babies were so good I made them two nights in a row at our house! I still have loads of zucchini to use up – so of course theContinue reading “Zucchini Cakes + Iowa City”
Apricot Corn Muffins + Tomato & Sausage Cornbread
Cornbread and corn muffins have and always will be a staple around my household – they were when I was a kid and will continue to be into Greta’s childhood. I have two recipes that are easy and quick – one savory and one sweet, but both easy as pie to make for a snackContinue reading “Apricot Corn Muffins + Tomato & Sausage Cornbread”
Chili Coconut Cornbread + Memorial Weekend Grilling
I am way behind on this blog here lately. It is because our house is quickly being put away into boxes. My little superhero is doing better than I expected as things get boxed up and put away. She did discover the joys of stomping on bubble wrap. We made time over Memorial Day WeekendContinue reading “Chili Coconut Cornbread + Memorial Weekend Grilling”
Spiced Corn on the Cob
One thing I am really looking forward to about the move back to Iowa is sweet corn. There is nothing like sinking your teeth into fresh sweet corn on the cob. I mourned sweet corn during the years I had braces and could not wait for the day to have them removed – the dayContinue reading “Spiced Corn on the Cob”
Zesty Beet Greens
For the most part, food fads annoy me. Low carb, South Beach, grapefruit diet, Atkins, cabbage soup, juicing….I could go on but am not trying to offend anyone. I just figure one should eat well-rounded healthy foods, avoid processed foods, go heavy on the fruits and vegetables, and above all enjoy food. This canContinue reading “Zesty Beet Greens”
Mole Beans and Rice + Veggie Burritos
This recipe comes from our spring break trip to Corolla, NC and the wonderful restaurant – Agave Roja. Their re-fried black beans and rice side dishes were so tasty I just has to remake them at home. I was having a hard time to putting my finger on the flavor of the re-fried black beansContinue reading “Mole Beans and Rice + Veggie Burritos”
North Carolina Transportation Museum + Spicy Roasted Vegetables
The past week has kept our family moving, moving, moving. We were out of the house for a while on Saturday due to an open house. We decided to head over to the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park for a walk on Saturday. The weather was unbelievable – sunny and 73 degrees! Greta enjoyed ridingContinue reading “North Carolina Transportation Museum + Spicy Roasted Vegetables”
Sweet Potato Wedges
Ok, I know that I once said it was too easy not to buy the frozen sweet potato fries. Well, I was wrong. I have found that I am too cheap to keep buying those frozen delights, but since they do make any meal fantastic, and toddlers love anything that resembles a fry, I foundContinue reading “Sweet Potato Wedges”
Dreaming of Key West + Lemon Garlic Roasted Carrots
Key West, Florida is a family favorite locale. My parents and sister have been there more frequently than Eric and I – we have only been twice now. I know, the shame! Poor Greta has yet to experience Key West. I have been daydreaming of spring break trips this year, as we are not likelyContinue reading “Dreaming of Key West + Lemon Garlic Roasted Carrots”
Bluebird Hill Art 