Taking Time to Be
Hey there, friends! Thanks for stopping by even though my posting here has been way more sporadic than I planned for this year! Even though I have spent a lot of time trying to build good balance in my life, …
Career Army officer with a tendency toward workaholism. On the side, self taught cook, carpenter, and gardener, working to build a beautiful life for my family. Trying to tilt my balance in the right direction.
Hey there, friends! Thanks for stopping by even though my posting here has been way more sporadic than I planned for this year! Even though I have spent a lot of time trying to build good balance in my life, …
Want something a little different from your typical refried beans to serve alongside your favorite Mexican flavors? Try these rich and creamy refried black beans on for size! They’re fresh, delicious, and you can have them on the table in …
You can always go to the store and grab a packet of your favorite taco seasoning – but if you don’t feel like going to the store or just want to customize your seasoning the way you like it, try …
Craving traditional barbecue flavors but want to wrap it up in something that’s easy to handle and easy to reheat? These pulled chicken barbecue enchiladas are delicious, flavorful, and only take about 10 minutes to assemble and 30 minutes to …
Find some sweet and savory winter comfort in this Chesapeake Bay dish that’s basically a delicious and less sticky crab cake in a dish with all my favorite flavors of Virginia and Maryland! My job sends me back up to …
Here’s a new winter comfort food favorite of ours, inspired by dishes we tried at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! This delicious mix of buttery steak bites and creamy mashed potatoes is the perfect thing to warm your insides …
You can make some absolutely decadent, tender, and delicious pulled pork right in your Crock-pot. This stuff is packed with flavor and never dry, and our version brings in the subtle and delicious tang of apple cider and apple cider …
For the first time since the COVID crisis kicked off, I loaded up my little family in an airplane and we headed across the country, from Florida to California, to visit my family for Thanksgiving. And it wasn’t just a …
This delicious and creamy harvest pumpkin soup with subtle spices and a hearty texture is something everyone will enjoy! It’s fall and everything everywhere foodie-wise seems to be all about apples and pumpkins. I’d say I’m sorry to be adding …
If you think meatloaf and turkey meatloaf are bland, come try this delicious and tender turkey meatloaf with a sweet and tangy glaze that my family can’t get enough of! Meatloaf is a staple of the American Midwest. When people …
Looking for a fun cocktail to serve up at brunch that ISN’T a mimosa or a Bloody Mary? Try this cold brew coffee based cocktail on for size. It’s rapidly become a favorite in our house and I’ll bet it …
Yellow rice pairs well with so many Mexican, South American, Caribbean, and Cajun dishes, and I absolutely love it with a seared salmon. Here’s how to make it from scratch at home. Oh, hey. Hey there, you guys. Hi. It’s …