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A giant, colorful buddha boiwl piled high with brown rice, arugula, fresh and pickled apples, fresh pears, roasted squash, and candied pecans.

Harvest Buddha Bowl

on October 17, 2019 October 17, 2019

Buddha Bowl’s were on every menu in town when we lived back in Los Angeles and I made it my…

6 pimento cheese muffins in a muffin pan on a table

Pimento Cheese Muffins

on September 16, 2019 October 17, 2019

Every summer picnic spread and church function my grandmother had a hand in when I was growing up was sure…

A little boy in a sleeveless black t-shirt that says

Easy Gluten Free Pasta Snack Jars

on September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019

While I feel like I have a pretty firm handle on packing healthy, delicious lunches for my kids, I totally…

Fire Roasted Taco Soup Two Ways

on September 3, 2019 October 13, 2019

“Mom, this is the BEST dinner you’ve EVER made!”, those are the words that my ultra-picky 8 -year old son…

A white enamel bowl with a blue rim is filled with cheddar cheese grits then piled high with crispy bacon, sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh jalapeño slices, pink pickled onions, and a perfectly fried sunny side up egg.

Ultimate Tillamook Breakfast Bowls

on August 23, 2019 August 23, 2019

Breakfast lovers, this one is for you! These Ultimate Tillamook Breakfast Bowls hit every breakfasty flavor note you could possibly…

A vibrant bowl of kale salad with quinoa and chickpeas tossed in. There are heirloom tomato slices, pink pickled onions, deviled egg halves, blanched asparagus, and artichoke halves. The bowl is sitting on a white and tan striped napkin on a white background

Kale and Quinoa Bountiful Bowl

on August 15, 2019 August 16, 2019

Hey baby, it’s HOT outside! Talk about a sweltering summer, it was 100° here today with a “real feel” of…

A bento box with rice paper rolls and a jar of tai peanut dipping sauce

Kid-Approved Thai Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce

on August 12, 2019 August 13, 2019

Back-to-school season is upon us and I have spent a good chunk of time over the past month mentally preparing…