Hi friends! 👋 I’m so tired this morning. Last night I helped out in the green room at my daughter’s show, and wow. Costume changes, bobby pins everywhere, and a whole lot of nervous energy packed into one small room. It was chaotic and loud, and I loved every minute of it. Watching her up on that stage made it all worth it! But my feet are still recovering, so today is a coffee and pajamas kind of Sunday. It’s also a menu planning kind of Sunday. Can you believe Thanksgiving is less than...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! It’s been a busy week at our house! My daughter has rehearsals all week for her musical, so our whole family is running on a musical theater schedule right now. I love seeing how hard she’s working, and I can’t wait to see it all come together on stage! Here’s what’s new this week: 🍎 Waldorf Salad: I found this one in my grandma’s 1940s cookbook, and I love how simple it is. It has just 5 ingredients, takes about 10 minutes, and would be perfect on your Thanksgiving table. And no,...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! 👋 I’m moving a little slowly this morning. Halloween wiped me out! Between the costumes, the candy, and the late night, I was more than ready for bed. So waking up to an extra hour today? Best gift ever. If you’re like me, you might want to use that bonus time for something cozy. Nothing rushed. Just good food and a slow Sunday. So I pulled together four recipes that take you from breakfast all the way to dinner. 🍳 Sausage Biscuits and Gravy Casserole Start the day with a hearty,...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Things are a little crazy around here this week as we get ready for Halloween. We finally carved our pumpkins, and the kitchen is still recovering from all the pumpkin guts. Totally worth it, though! They look great on the porch. With all the busyness, I’ve been leaning on easy, cozy recipes, and I have two for you this week. 🌽NEW: Scalloped Corn If you’ve never had scalloped corn, you’re in for a treat. It’s creamy, a little buttery, and baked until the top gets...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! 👋 Is it just me, or did the cold sneak up on us this week? I had to dig out my warm socks and a sweatshirt, and I’m not mad about it at all. Today we finally picked out our pumpkins! Now they’re lined up on the porch, waiting for us to decide who’s carving what. With Halloween coming up next Saturday, I’ve been thinking about dinner. That night always feels like a race. Costumes, makeup, a missing shoe, and somebody who suddenly has to go to the bathroom right as we’re walking out...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! It’s fall break for me this week, and I’ve been trying to catch up on everything I let slide. I've been cleaning out the basement and donating some toys, clearing off the table, and tackling a long list of blog projects I have been putting off. It feels good to cross some things off for once! Here’s what’s new this week: 🍠 Candied Sweet Potatoes This one comes straight from my grandma’s 1940s cookbook, and there’s not a marshmallow in sight. Just tender sweet potatoes in a...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! 👋 It’s fall break here this week, and you know what that means. My kitchen is about to get busy! I’ve got a whole list of recipes I want to test, so I’ll be baking and cooking pretty much all week. I’m also going to find some time to rest and reset, because this teacher needs it! With Halloween just two weeks away, I’ve been flipping through my vintage cookbooks and noticing how many of them have homemade Halloween treats. By the time I was trick-or-treating, it was all...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! Well, it’s official. The cold has arrived, and I’m back to dressing in layers every morning. A sweater over a long sleeve shirt, plus a jacket I’ll probably take off by lunch and put right back on by afternoon. Sound familiar? I’ll take it, though, because chilly weather means it’s almost time for holiday cooking. Here’s what’s new this week: 🍊 Cranberry Orange Relish This one is bright, tangy, and so easy to make! It’s a fresh, no-cook twist on cranberry sauce that will look so...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! 👋 This weekend we celebrated my daughter’s birthday with 13 girls at our house! It was loud and giggly and so much fun. I made a Wicked cake for the party and it was a total hit. Seeing her face light up when she saw it made every minute in the kitchen worth it! All that cake had me thinking about dessert, which works out perfectly because National Dessert Day is this Wednesday. So I pulled together four of my favorites to help you celebrate. Here’s what I picked: 🥤 Dr Pepper Cake...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read