Food + life + work at home
Food + life + work at home
More often than not, I believe simple is best. And not because I’m ridiculously busy and don’t have time for complicated. Because let’s be honest, these days, I just don’t. But because sometimes you just want a good, tasty, simple recipe. …
I love the holidays – and I even love the holiday parties! Even if I’m a little frazzed about saying yes to way too many of them along with hosting our own. There’s just something about gathering with friends and …
Happy day after Thanksgiving! I’m pretty sure my house is not the only house where we’re having the Christmas debate. As in how soon we can get away with putting up the Christmas decorations, listening to the Christmas music, and …
It’s been a bit since I’ve shared a cocktail recipe around here, so I’m excited to bring you the first of several holiday cocktails I’ve been working on! Scott and I are mostly wine drinkers when we do drink, but …
Friends who read the blog or come over and see my whiteboard menu plan for the week often ask me where I get my recipe inspirations. Honestly, all over the place. Some are family recipes. Some are inspired by things …
Combine the delicious buttery flavors of fall with the last of summer’s sun-dried bounty for a delicious explosion of flavors you can enjoy throughout several seasons! As we get closer to Thanksgiving and everyone starts talking about turkey, it’s probably …
Holy smokes, folks! Here I am getting out ahead of the holidays again, with another delicious turkey recipe! Or, considering how long ago I actually made this recipe, I might just be really behind. Because that might just be a …
I don’t need much of an excuse to whip up a side dish of buttery mashed potatoes. I love them and Marcus tears into them with both hands. But every once in a while, especially as we get into the …
I’m far from being a minimalist, but sometimes less is oh so much more. I find that a lot in cooking. Good ingredients can get absolutely buried under a lot of complicated spices and preparation methods, whereas if you have …
It always pays to have a dish up your sleeve, whether it’s for that office holiday potluck or a gathering of friends and family, that 1) is guaranteed to taste great whether you execute it perfectly or if you have …
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 …