This homemade cream of wheat recipe with freshly ground wheat is the most deliciously simple breakfast porridge! Sweet, nutty, creamy – perfect for all your favorite fruit toppings. Learning to Make Homemade Cream of Wheat Porridge Last week, we had just returned from a trip to visit family and I had nothing healthy planned for […]
Walnut & Goat Cheese Basil Pesto
This easy basil pesto recipe is even more flavorful (& economical) with the addition of walnuts instead of pine nuts and creamy, tangy goat cheese. The perfect sauce, spread, or dip for any of your favorite foods. Our garden didn’t fare well this year. It was our first-year garden in this location, which is challenging […]
33 Festive Instant Pot Appetizers to Make Your Next Gathering a Breeze
Whether you’re hosting a get-together, bringing a dish to a party, or craving a snack-style dinner, you’ll love these simple & flavorful Instant Pot appetizers! Each of these recipes are made with real food ingredients, nothing artificial. Making Appetizers in the Instant Pot I love my trusty Instant Pot. It’s so fun to make creative […]
5 Essentials for Planning an Ideal Romantic Getaway with Your Spouse (+ our Hot Springs, Arkansas adventure)
Are you thinking of going on a romantic getaway with your spouse? Here are 5 essentials for a romantic weekend away to make for a relaxing & rejuvenating short trip. Why travel strengthens marriages Some of the best memories in our marriage center around trips Richard & I planned together. Excursions to the Isle of […]
Caprese Salad with Grape Tomatoes & Mini Mozzarella
The flavors of vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, zippy basil and sweet balsamic vinaigrette come together in the perfect combo in this mouthwatering caprese salad with grape tomatoes. It’s tomato season, ya’ll — and I can’t think of a better way to ring it in than this caprese salad with grape tomatoes & mini mozzarella balls. […]
Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Muffins (gluten free)
These sweet potato muffins are bursting with good-for-you ingredients and are even gluten free. A lovely veggie and protein filled breakfast or snack with a delectable serving of chocolate, too. Why I love sweet potato muffins I’m all about sneaking vegetables into recipes whenever I can, in our daily smoothies and even pasta sauce. And […]
