Want to have your cake and eat it for breakfast too? Then this Lemon Yogurt Breakfast Cake is what you need to start the morning off right! Ever start the day with cake and coffee? It’s one of life’s greatest pleasures in my opinion. Lately we have been all about cakes at our house. A…
Ginger Molasses Granola
I’m starting the new year with a satisfying bowl of rich creamy yogurt and crunchy oh-so-good for you Ginger Molasses Granola. What a great year 2017 was. So many memorable moments. It was the year we got to meet our sweet little Cora “Beany.” Poppy started walking/running/climbing, the hub’s took an amazing paternity leave, and…
A Personal Call for Help
With the situation in Venezuela, my birth country, going from bad to worse, I wanted to share an update, express my emotions and a personal call for help. Let me start off by saying I’ve been putting this off for a few days now. To actually sit here in front of my computer, with my…
Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
My Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus is a delicious homemade hummus with a holiday winter twist. Slightly sweet, garlicky and oh so creamy! Appetizers are always hard for me. Anytime I get invited to something I would much rather make a side, main, dessert or even homemade bread than an appetizer. I have no idea why,…
2018 Winter Family Goals
Winter is basically here and in Minnesota it lasts for a long while! Time to look ahead at the next few cold months and set our 2018 Winter Family Goals. Winter season is here. Aka the hardest season of all! Dun dun duuuunnn! The last 3 winters have been challenging for me. The first because…
Kimchi Avocado Quesadillas
A speedy delicious dinner using one of the coolest ingredients out there… KIMCHI! Cheesy, creamy, 4 Ingredient Kimchi Avocado Quesadillas is what’s for dinner! I’m officially a full time stay-at-home mom of 2 littles under 3 🙃 (man that’s a mouth-full) The hubs is back at the office and it’s just me and my posse. Day…
2017 Non-Toy Toddler Gift Guide
My favorite gifts for toddlers are those that ignite their imagination or bring them a new experience. Check out my 2017 Non-Toy Toddler Gift Guide. If you have kids you know that between holidays, birthdays and random purchases, it’s easy to end up drowning in toys! And you have also probably have noticed that the…
Baked Gnocchi (4 ingredients)
Good Italian food doesn’t need to be difficult or complicated. Which is why with a little help from the store, you can make incredible Baked Gnocchi (4 ingredients)! This baked gnocchi is not only freaking incredible, but it has a special meaning to me. This is my little Beans meal. The meal I had before…
Holiday Cranberry Strawberry Jam
A sweet and tart blend of strawberries and cranberries, my Holiday Cranberry Strawberry Jam is best enjoyed with a lovely loaf of bread, good butter and family. Thanksgiving is over…and we are already sprinting to Christmas. As much as this thanksgiving flew by in a wink, it was such a fun one! It was our…
Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup {with leftover Turkey or Vegetarian version}
A new favorite cold day meal at our house is this Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup {with leftover Turkey or Vegetarian version}. It’s hearty, delicious and super easy to make! Tis the season for Thanksgiving and the sniffles! Recently the hubs had a nasty cold, and both the girls were super sniffly and sneezy. My solution/way to…