One of the first things we planted in our community garden was a variety of radishes. Not something I buy from the store very often, but surprisingly exciting to pull out of the ground and nibble on. Our first few radishes were small, pulled up by tiny hands, beautifully pink and purple. Joe and Leila were anxious to taste what had grown from the seeds they had planted a month…
If you’ve ever met me, you might know I tend to geek out a little bit when it comes to local food. In fact, you might even call me a farm groupie. There’s just something about knowing where your food comes from and having conversations with the people who grow it. Imagine my delight when we moved to Gilbert and I found out we were a quarter of a mile…
Happy College Football Kickoff Day! Who are you rooting for (or do you even care)? I was born and bred an Oklahoma Sooner. In fact, I’m pretty sure some of my first words were “Boomer Sooner”. Growing up in Kansas surrounded by Jayhawks and Wildcats was a little tough, but I always wore my crimson & cream with pride. When I was a freshman at the University of Oklahoma, our…
Remember when I told you about the fact that I’m a piler, not an organizer? Well, this holds true to computer files too. It’s the reason Jeff and I can’t share a computer. His desktop is perfectly organized with maybe one or two folders on the main screen. Mine? You can’t even see the background image half the time because there are so many photo files splashed across the page.…
I’ve been seeing so many fun 4th of July recipes popping up lately, but many of them use food coloring to achieve their red, white and blue hues. I thought it would be fun to do a roundup of some patriotic recipes that get their colors from nature. Enjoy! Honey Yogurt Berry Pops from Joylicious Grilled Chicken & Berry Salad from Our Best Bites Flag Food Centerpieces from Super Healthy…
It’s beet season! Check out my newest appetizer recipe on Mamavation. Excuse the blurry photo from my phone. I did take real pictures of this dish, but they have been lost in the craziness that is my hard drive. Speaking of craziness, did you hear? I am going to Africa! Africa! I’ll tell you all about it in just a bit, but while you’re waiting, feel free to click on…
Birthday month is finally over. Joe is now 5, Leila is now 3, and I am now tired. Jeff’s birthday in March begins birthday month where we have 3 birthdays and many more celebrations, including Easter, in a span of 30 days. For someone who doesn’t like to bake, I’ve made a lot of cakes and treats this month. One of the most popular of the non-baked items that I…