Squash season is here!!! Did you know there are 23 different squash varieties!? Personally I had only cooked with a few of the usual suspects: butternut, summer squash, zucchini, and acorn. That ends today! I decided to branch out and try a new guy, enter Carnival Squash. First of all, how fun is the name Carnival Squash? I…
Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Nothing says fall is coming like these Pumpkin Spice Pancakes. They are soft, lightly sweetened and perfectly spiced! Our favorite fall breakfast! [Recipe Updated 8/28/18] Fall is here! Living in Houston it was hard to get super into the seasons. Although grocery stores, shops and coffee shops try to promote the season, there is something…
Crunchy Munchy Granola
The only granola recipe you will ever need! Basic healthy ingredients make this Crunchy Munchy Granola delicious and extra crunchy! Do you have a weird food obsession? Healthy or not, just something that you can’t live without? For some people that might be coffee or chocolate or maybe bread or even burgers (ahem, I live…
Scotland
Scotland is a truly stunning country. With breathtaking highlands, charismatic locals, rich history, and delicious Scotch, it is an all-around incredible place to visit. [Post Updated 10/31/18] Every year in the Fall, the hubs and I reminisce about Scotland. The weather, the history, the Scotch and that all around cozy feeling that we could never forget….
Ahi Love You Tuna
Cheesy title I know…but I am feeling kind of cheesy today and in the mood for a date night. These days with a new little person at home, grown up date nights are less frequent. Now our nights are filled with milk bottles, diapers, stories, stroller walks and more diapers. However this does not mean the romance is out…
Cheesy Quinoa “Wonder” Peppers
Need a meatless meal that everyone in your family will love, even the meat lovers? Cheesy Quinoa Wonder Peppers are delicious, healthy and easy! [Photos and recipe updated 4/16] Have you guys heard of the wonder weeks? I had not heard of them until they were actually happening! And trust me, you will know when…
Houston, Texas (Poppy’s 1st Flight)
First flight with the little one was a Success! The trip to Houston went great. I had a perfect sleeping baby the whole way down south. What a good traveler! There is nothing I want more than to travel the world with my little girl and my Mr the way that I was able to travel…
One Bowl Blueberry Muffins
I often wake up craving some sweet baked goodies. Something to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee that is satisfying, but not overly sinful. These One Bowl Blueberry Muffins are the perfect fix. Easy, fast and absolutely delicious. Oh and did I mention you only need 1 bowl!? There is something so comforting and almost nostalgic…
One bowl Banana Bread
The best and easiest banana bread there is! Made with wholesome ingredients in 1 bowl! What could be better than this One Bowl Banana Bread? Mmm, Banana Bread, an oldie but a goodie. Imagine walking on a lazy Sunday morning to the smell of warm banana bread and coffee…. Enough said! This is one of those…
Finding Joy at Home
During these dark times with so much uncertainty, I wanted to share how we are spending our days and finding joy at home. With everything going on and the stress of increased Covid cases paired with the long looming winter months and the stress of distance holidays, my mind is focused on finding ways to…