Styling a joyful life
Every year after Thanksgiving, I find myself trying to find creative ways to eat the leftovers. Turkey soup, turkey sandwiches and turkey with BBQ sauce all go on rotation, in addition to the remaining side dishes. But between the leftovers,…
Last week was my boyfriend’s birthday and I wanted a quick, delicious recipe to take to his work before my shift at the hospital. Fortunately, his mom tipped me off on this cake that he loves! This cake recipe was created…
A few days ago it was rainy, cooler and I wanted something healthy but satisfying. I decided to try something a little out of my norm: braised cabbage. I had heard good things about braised cabbage, but wondered if it really…
Growing up we would spend fall weekends watching football. One my mom’s most common football dishes was chili. To this day, watching football at home doesn’t feel complete without a big bowl of chili covered with a heap of melted cheese.
When I think of butternut squash I think of, (1) a food that pairs nicely with gourds and pumpkins for decor in autumn, and (2) home-cooked meals with friends and family. This sweet squash puts life in the slow lane when on…
One of my favorite activities this time of year is to carve pumpkins. As a child, my brothers and I used to sit together a couple days before Halloween and carve our jack-o’-lantern faces onto the pumpkins. I am pretty certain one…