Cooking
A Midweek Grocery Run and Testing a New Recipe
Picked up some basics and tried out a pasta dish with a few swaps.
Trying Out a New Casserole Recipe This Week
I tested a new casserole for dinner and stocked up on a few basics along the way.
A Midweek Store Run and a New Dip Recipe
Heading out for a few basics and trying something simple with the results.
Batch Prepping Meals for the Busy Week Ahead
Getting some meals ready in advance to make the next few days easier.
Testing a New Barbecue Sauce This Week
I tried out a different approach for our usual summer grilling and picked up a few things along the way.
Sorting Through the Recipe Box This Week
I went through my old recipe cards and tested out one new salad for lunch.
Testing a New Marinade Recipe This Week
I spent some time working out a simple marinade for chicken and used it a couple nights this week.
Restocking the Spice Cabinet This Week
I finally made it over to the bulk store for some basics and tried a couple new blends at dinner.
Baking Zucchini Bread and Stocking the Freezer
I tried a new zucchini bread recipe midweek and got a few other things done around it.
Baking Cookies for the Office Potluck
I baked a batch of cookies for the work potluck and stopped by the store for a few last-minute things.
Testing Out a Homemade Granola Recipe
I tried making a big batch of granola at home this week and it turned out better than expected.
Trying Out a New Casserole Recipe
I tested a simple chicken and rice bake this week and it mostly worked out.
A Midweek Grocery Run and Trying a New Salad
I needed a few things for lunches and decided to test out a simple new recipe while I was at it.
Baking Muffins for the Office and Testing a New Recipe
I tried a new muffin recipe this week for a work potluck and ended up with a few adjustments along the way.
Testing a New Pasta Recipe This Week
I tried a lemon garlic pasta from a magazine and noted a few small changes that worked out fine.
Pantry Cleanout and a New Quinoa Bowl
I spent part of the week sorting through the pantry and testing out a quinoa bowl that actually turned out decent.
A Saturday Morning at the New Farmers Market and Some Fresh Finds
Sharing my morning at the new farmers market and a few tasty discoveries.
A Monday Night Book Club and a Snack Spread Gone Wrong
Recapping a chaotic book club night with friends and a snack mishap.
A Sunday Morning Farmers Market and Some New Recipe Ideas
Sharing my latest farmers market haul and some recipe inspiration for the week.
A Wednesday Night Cooking Fail and Some Late-Night Laughs
A kitchen disaster turns into a funny night with Ren.
A Tuesday Night Taco Run and Some Unexpected Company
Sharing a quick weeknight taco adventure and a surprise guest.
A Thursday Night Craft Project and Some Late-Night Snacks
Sharing a fun craft night with Ren and a quick snack idea.
A Wednesday Morning at the Bakery and Some Unexpected Treats
Sharing a sweet morning outing and a few surprises from my local bakery.
A Monday Night Game Night and Some Snack Mishaps
Recapping a fun game night with friends and a few kitchen disasters.
A Weekend Farmers Market Brunch and Some New Finds
Sharing my Saturday morning at the farmers market and a tasty brunch idea.
A Friday Night Pizza Experiment and Some Weekend Plans
Sharing my latest pizza-making attempt and looking ahead to a busy weekend.
A Thursday Farmers Market Haul and Some Kitchen Experiments
Sharing my latest farmers market finds and a new recipe I tried.
A Weeknight Book Club and Some Tasty Snacks
Sharing a cozy book club night with friends and a new snack recipe.
A Midweek Grocery Run and Trying Out a New Dish
Stocked up on basics and tested a simple recipe that mostly worked out.
A Spontaneous Movie Night and Some Popcorn Experiments
Sharing a cozy movie night with Ren and my latest popcorn obsession.
A Valentine’s Day Brunch and Some Snowy Chaos
Sharing my Valentine’s Day brunch with Ren and a snowy mishap.
A Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Trip and Some Cookie Chaos
Sharing my chaotic holiday shopping adventure and a cookie recipe gone wrong.
A Winter Decor Day and Some Hot Cocoa Magic
Sharing my day of holiday decorating and a cozy hot cocoa recipe.
A Quick Weeknight Dinner and Some Holiday Planning
Sharing a super easy pasta recipe and my early holiday prep chaos.
Halloween Prep and a Spooky Movie Night
Getting into the Halloween spirit with decorations and a cozy movie marathon.
A Cozy Fall Evening and the Perfect Soup Recipe
Sharing a simple butternut squash soup recipe and some thoughts on fall vibes.
A Lazy Sunday Brunch and Some Yard Work
Sharing my Sunday brunch setup and a little update on our backyard progress.
A Rainy Saturday and the Best Grilled Cheese Ever
Sharing a cozy rainy day with Ren and my go-to grilled cheese recipe.