Food + life + work at home
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.
Okay, maybe I spoke too soon about that spring weather coming in. This week lulled us into a false sense of security. Mid-40s all week until yesterday, and then the cold set in. But that’s how it goes. Winter is …
This delicious salad combines hearty beets with tangy mandarin oranges and tops it all off with crispy breaded goat cheese rounds and a bright and delicious homemade orange vinaigrette! Sometimes, you just have to listen to your cravings. Especially when …
Over the last few years, I’ve been on a number of adventures around the world that have opened my eyes and inspired me to think in different ways. A lot of these adventures have inspired valuable lessons that have stuck …
The evening we returned from our explorations of Lacock, Stonehenge, and Bath, we were exhausted but had just enough energy to go out and explore somewhere new for dinner. Neither of us felt like doing research, so we did …
I’ve waffled many times, on this blog and others, whether or not I want to have a food blog, a travel blog, or some other kind of blog. As you know, if you’ve clicked around here a bit, that …
Whether you cook this up from scratch or brown your beef and throw it in the Crock-pot to simmer, this delicious and flavorful chili is easy to make and requires only four basic ingredients! Updated: Original post from February 2019; …
When it comes to bread, I’m picky. I hate buying bread from the store. Okay, let’s be real, I still buy bread, but there are only a few brands I’ll buy without choking at the price or looking with dread …
Inspired by one of our favorite South Beach recipes, this recipe combines a lip-smackingly umami steak marinade with delicious soy ginger peanut sauce for a unique and wonderful special occasion dish that has a special place in our hearts. This …
Hey, you guys! Guess what day is coming up? Valentine’s Day! And guess what the most horrible day to go out and eat in a restaurant in the whole calendar year is? Valentine’s Day! Oh, you were going to treat …
Cranberry and orange are one of my absolute favorite flavor combinations lately and they’ve found their way together in this delicious scone recipe. Cut them into wedges or keep them round the way I do, and serve them up for …
Want a recipe that will wow your dinner guests, fill you up, and not break the bank? Try these easy seared maple balsamic pork chops! When I think of elegant meals I can get on the table that will impress …
What you’ll read here is a mixture of family favorite recipes and the influence of my office mate, who should have won Husband of the Year for 2012. Here’s why. The wife of said office mate was really interested in …