Recipes

For weeks I looked forward to taking my daughters to the apple orchard. I decided to keep it a secret until we were ready to go, so when my husband and I were getting them buckled in and told...

Whenever I explain to someone that I make almond milk, it always piques their interest. I make sure to explain that you have to get the milking kind of almonds. The almonds with the most grooves work the best....

The changing of seasons is one of the best parts of living in Iowa. After a few months of heat and humidity, the crisp air and cool nights are a welcome change. When this gorgeous time of year rolls around, I...

I can’t believe it’s already September! School has started up again, the apple orchards are in full swing, and the Packers are playing. (Go, Pack, Go!) All those things combined can mean only one thing — fall is here! Every year,...

Autumn is just around the corner and there are plenty of things to look forward to. I personally love to spend the cool fall days baking or making soups and chili. I will look for reasons to get together...

It's back to school for Iowa City kiddos! Iowa City public elementary schools start before 8:00 a.m., meaning less time to get up and at 'em. If you're like me, you need a few quick ways to make the...

One of my favorite things about summer is grilling. One of my family's favorite things to eat is pizza. That's why last summer I began experimenting more with making pizza on the grill. I'm here to share some of my...

We are deep in the midst of summertime, and if you are a gardener that means one thing...your summer squash plants are exploding! Summer squashes are different from their more heartier winter cousins in that they are harvested when their skins are...

If you need something new to spice up your summer and add some sizzle to your dinner menu or your next family cookout, check out three of my favorite summer grilling recipes. BBQ Burgers Burgers are a summer grilling staple, but...

Some of our favorite family traditions occur during summertime. One of our favorites is dining outside on our deck every evening. There's nothing fancy about these meals; my husband grills and the kids run around our yard. The kids...