Recipes

It's October, and things are getting intense. It's that time of year where we are reminded how divided we really are as a culture. Most of us have strong opinions and we are likely not going to be swayed by...

One of our Iowa City Moms Bloggers posted a question on her Facebook page this week asking, “What kind of soup is everyone making this week?” I jumped in and shared a few of my recent faves. And so...

In case anyone was still wondering after the sweltering weekend we just experienced in Iowa City....summer has arrived in the Midwest! I'm a transplant from the Pacific Northwest (read: this humidity kills me every time!), so I'm constantly looking...

During blueberry season I often feel like “Bubba” from the movie, Forrest Gump. Instead of rambling off an extensive list of shrimp recipes, I'm pondering on the variety of blueberry recipes: blueberry jam, blueberry pie, blueberry scones, blueberries and...

When it comes to cooking meals at home, there’s so much that goes into it. It’s not quite as simple as saying, "I’ll cook something for dinner tonight." First I have to come up with meal ideas; then I...

It's April, and I've been told spring is coming. I've spent the entire 31 years of my life residing in Iowa and every year, without fail, spring really does come, and I'm sure it will this year... eventually. It...

Raise your hand if you love cookies! OK good, that’s all of us. There are so many topics that divide us as parents…breastfeeding, epidurals, vaccinations, screen time, politics…the list goes on and on. I absolutely love that this blog...

At my house, two of my three kids have food allergies. We try to manage meals and treats with a severe egg allergy, a milk allergy, and a wheat sensitivity. There’s no doubt that when you have food allergies...

The MAGIC of the holidays... what does that even mean?  Maybe you're one of those people who loves to go above and beyond when it comes to making Christmas magical. Maybe you're just trying to find easy, cheap ways to keep...

If you haven't visited the New Pioneer Co-Op, I'm hoping it's only because you just recently moved to the area.  If not...then what is your excuse? Seriously! "New Pi", as they like to be called, is truly a staple...