I haven’t shared all the details of our itinerary because I know that changes are inevitable. Sure enough, we haven’t even left for our trip and we’ve been thrown a massive crane curveball. Last week, news broke that Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas was damaged by a crane falling onto it. This was the cruise ship we have been dreaming about to take our dreaming-selves over to a dreamy part of Europe to live a dream. Obviously, this was sad news for lots of vacationers planning to celebrate birthdays,… Read more Cranes, Cruises, and Cancellations…Oh, my! →
There’s quite an odd juxtaposition with tabbouleh (ta-BOO-lee) for multiple reasons. This isn’t one of your whip-it-up-in-a-pinch salads. It’s tedious. You have to really, really want tabbouleh. The zinger is that there are people who don’t enjoy tabbouleh. Parsley’s flavor is bitter and peppery, and its texture coarse and uninviting. Many think of it as a garnish that’s quickly tossed aside. While its scent is quite fresh, its texture will turn someone who has texture sensitivity off quicker than a light switch. I know, I’m not really selling this so… Read more Tabbouleh →
My family and I have been in quite an interesting season of our lives for the past eight months. We’ve been living at my parent’s house since selling our beloved condo back in late summer. That’s right, y’all, I’m back in my childhood bedroom at the age of thirty! Thanks, Mom and Dad! The silver lining is that we’re here by choice. We’ve been saving some money for something that we believe will change the trajectory of our lives–or at least be an exciting experience. Come late April, we will… Read more Sabbatical(ish) →
You either love them or hate them, and I probably already lost half of you with the title. They are a controversial vegetable. The smell alone causes great consternation among those living with you. For those who are still here, do I have a recipe for you! You can cook this up for your loved one who turns his/her nose up at brussels sprouts and most likely be in for a surprise. They’re going to love them. You’ll then be overwhelmed with a well-deserved pride knowing that you converted the… Read more Almond Parmesan Brussels Sprouts →
Y’all, my family is in some serious need of a healthy meal. Juliana and I returned late, really late, like 3am late from visiting my parents on Sunday. If I’m… Read more Magic Sauce →
I’ve had people ask me “what’s your favorite thing to cook?” and I never quite knew how to answer them. There’s so much to cook, how can I decide?! Welp, I… Read more Better Than Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup →
I’m in an awkward stage of life. One might say our teens take that title by a long shot, and while it is indeed a formative phase, I personally would… Read more The Awkward Stage →
Ya’ll, what’s with the kale trend? It’s so trendy that I keep having to stop myself from capitalizing the ‘K’! I mean, I get it. It’s quite delicious, abundant, and… Read more Kale + Quinoa Salad →
