Which side of the great pineapple pizza debate do you fall on? Some people love this fruit on pizza. I’m ashamed to say that spouse is one of those weirdos. I’m certainly on the anti-pineapple side. Pineapple is perfect exactly how it is. You take away it’s deliciousness when you warm it up on pizza. […]
Confetti Salsa is one of the first things my now husband ever made for me. I must admit, I was impressed. It was delicious, fresh, healthy, and vegetarian. I remember thinking “this guy knows how to cook.” Oh how wrong and foolish I was. My husband cannot cook at all. His confetti salsa is hands […]
The Midwest is a little slow to get on the quinoa train, but I think it is about time we climbed aboard. Once you try quinoa, it will quickly become a staple in your house. Quinoa is healthy, full of protein, and versatile. One of the biggest frustrations with quinoa is how long it takes […]
It’s no secret that I love small batch baking. Being able to whip up a small batch of tasty baked goods has saved the day on more than one occasion. Just a couple of weeks ago, we invited a couple of friends over for dinner on a weekday evening. My husband was in charge of […]
Summertime is here! The sun is out, the air conditioner is on, and the entire family groans when I turn on the oven. Can you believe that? My family has turned against my poor, defenseless oven. I’ll admit, it does add extra heat to the kitchen and it might take several hours to cool off. […]
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in my pajamas, about to climb into bed, when I stop cold and remember, “I forgot to pack my lunch for work.” The same thing could happen in the morning: I’m heading for the door with my my bag in one hand and my coffee thermos […]
Little life update: My in-laws are currently living with me. They uprooted their lives in Colorado, moved across the country to the great state of Missouri, and are living with us while they look for a new place to live (Hi guys!). Being a true midwest hostess, I am now cooking non-stop. I can’t possibly let […]
Baking is my happy place. Especially during the pandemic, precisely measuring ingredients and creating a finished product gave me comfort. It made my feet feel firmly planted on the ground when not much else did. When we were in full, solitary lockdown mode, though, it wasn’t great to have sixty cookies sitting in the house […]
I have been following a vegetarian diet for over 10 years, so one of the questions I am frequently asked is, “How did you become a vegetarian?” I am certainly not an expert on diet and nutrition. Growing up eating traditional Midwest food, it was no easy task to transition to a vegetarian diet. But […]
Imagine this: It’s July, usually the hottest and stickiest month of the year here in the midwest, and you are 8 years old again. School is out for the summer, and it’s finally the Fourth of July: fireworks time. Even though it’s evening, it’s still unbelievably hot, and since you’re wearing shorts, you can feel […]