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When There Are No Words…Act: Empathy In Action
Over the last several weeks, there have been many events that have called our hearts to stand at attention. Earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, and mass shootings are just a few examples…
Finally Fall
It’s finally fall! Fall is the perfect time of year and has had a special place in the human heart long before the pumpkin spice latte ever had its big debut. This season means colors, smells…
One-Pot Wins
I love making a fancy dinner and engaging in every part of the preparation. There are other times; however, that I prefer to direct my time and energy to other aspects of my life and spend less…
Back to Baking!
Due to high temperatures, busy days, and heat waves this last summer, I haven’t felt the need to use my oven in quite a while. Most of my meals over the summer consisted of fast…
Back to School
Whether you are a teacher, a student or a parent packing your child’s lunch, the getting back to the school routine can be a transition. After a long and fun summer it feels…
Oh Rosemary
I recently moved into a new home! What has made it feel all the more like home is the addition of a few small potted plants that have found their way into my kitchen. As time goes on…
Sriracha
Sriracha is one of the condiments that I always keep on hand. It adds amazing depth of flavor to almost any dish. I add sriracha to soups like ramen, rice dishes like fried rice…
Be Loved
One of the wonderful things about planning, shopping for and preparing our food at home is that we get to make choices about how to love ourselves and the people that we are cooking for…
Fruitful
I have always been a person who has loved fruit! I love fruit in every way it comes. I enjoy eating fruit fresh off the tree, dried and sprinkled on oatmeal, mixed together…
Hint of Mint
Fresh mint brings life to a dish like nothing else can. The herb is uniquely appreciated by all of the senses for its lovely fragrance, it’s daring taste, it’s pronounced texture…