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Did you think our life might slow down after the wedding? Not quite! If you’ve been following along, you know the past few weeks have been full of joy – our son’s engagement, our daughter’s wedding – and now we have even more news to share! Yes, in the midst of it all, we have […]
Our daughter got married! On September 6th, we celebrated her wedding in the mountains of Colorado. It was a small wedding with 15 close family members and friends and the ceremony was beautiful and the whole weekend was a blessing! And yes, we took on the challenge of coordinating the food! Planning a wedding is […]
Welcome to September! I don’t know about you, but we are loving these unexpectedly cool temperatures. Last week, we even enjoyed a few days in the lower 70s, a rare treat at the end of August. As you will see in this week’s recap video, we made a quick trip to Springfield, MO. And our […]
Did you catch our YouTube video on Hatch chilies this week? Last Thursday, we stopped by a local garden center and came home with half a bushel of EXTRA HOT Hatch chile peppers. And we have already enjoyed them in some absolutely DELICIOUS meals including the Hatch Chile Burgers, Hatch Chile Southwest Quinoa, Roasted Hatch […]
We asked some family and friends what they thought about pesto. The response? “you mean that green stuff?” That made us think a coaching tip might be helpful! If you already make pesto at home, hopefully we can provide a useful tip or two. If you haven’t thought about using or making it […]
When you go to the store, what percentage of the food you buy is ultra-processed? Would it shock you if we told you this number is over 60% for the average American household? Are you at least a little shocked by this? After all, it is no secret these foods (much of which […]
Fresh basil at your fingertips? Mint growing just a few steps from your kitchen? Growing fresh herbs at home is an excellent way to add tremendous flavor to your meals, boost your nutrients and save some money in the process! In many parts of the country, this is a perfect time to get […]
Have you noticed the recent fascination with Butter Boards? We’re not sure exactly where this started, although it seems that a Portland, Oregon chef, Joshua McFadden, may have originated the idea back in 2017. Then, last year, the idea took off when it became a “thing” on TikTok. If you haven’t seen butter boards, think […]
What do you think when you hear words like chimichurri or chutney or gremolata? You have probably seen these words on menus in nice restaurants and have watched chefs making dishes with them on The Food Network. When you taste them, you know they add amazing flavor to your meals, but you may assume it’s […]
Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to breakfast? Do you keep telling yourself that you want to eat a better breakfast to prevent that mid-morning sluggishness? Or maybe you would love for your kids to get a healthier start in the morning? We all know that healthy breakfasts are […]