Meet my friend Ashley. Ashley and I have been friends since our husbands played baseball together in 2006. Through the many moves and transitions that baseball life brings, Ashley has been one of my constants. Always there with a smile and a big hug when we are in the same city at the same time. Always there with an encouraging text, tweet, or Facebook post when we’re apart. When…
With the holidays comes extra time in the kitchen cooking with the kiddos. Whether it’s baking up a batch of Christmas cookies or throwing together a quick dinner, they cold weather makes them more likely to gather in the kitchen and want to lend a hand. This week, we tried out our first batch of homemade granola (gluten-free of course). Whether you follow a gluten-free diet or not, this is…
Christmas brings with it some wonderful smells. The aromas of cookies baking, gingerbread cooling, hot cider simmering. They bring with them a warm and cozy feeling that you just can’t get any other time of year. One simple way to fill your house with the scent of the holidays is to make a pot of simmering spices. It’s easy to throw together, and if you keep adding water, it will…
Weeknights are busy. Having a few quick recipes to turn to is essential to keep from eating out. A simple frittata takes only ten minutes to cook, and is versatile enough to use whatever ingredients you have on hand. Of course you could also serve this for breakfast, lunch or even take it to a potluck or brunch with friends. Use this basic frittata recipe and change it up any…
Oh the weather outside is frightful, and a bowl of soup is so delightful… Is that how the song goes? It’s finally feeling like winter here in Phoenix, with nighttime temperatures dipping below freezing. This time of the year, I always realize I don’t have any real winter clothes in my closet. A few light sweaters, some scarves and one coat. There’s not really a point in buying heavier items…
I keep talking about the soup roundup post that I’m working on, and a yummy chili recipe too…but first I have to take this little man to see The Nutracker. Soup is coming soon…
Beans are a nutritious and very versatile food, high in fiber, protein and B vitamins, and low in fat and calories. For a long time now, I have wanted to dive into cooking with dried beans. I’m not sure what held me back except that I wondered about the planning of it all, and it seemed like a lot of work. Not to mention the infamous story about my grandmother…