Saving My Bacon

When you're trying to only grocery shop every couple of weeks and you're also trying to be frugal, some things become very precious.

Quarantine Week 5 – Keeping the Menu Interesting

As we continue our exciting quarantine life, I continue to journal my cooking adventures. I love to cook and this has only given me more of an excuse to focus on it and share it.

Quarantine Week 4 – Still Cooking!

As we continue our lives in quarantine or what our state calls a stay in place order, I am finding new and creative ways to explore my love of cooking.

Smoked Pork Three Ways

So I smoked a huge chunk of pork. It was very good all on its own, but I decided to do a few more things with it.

Quarantine Week 3

We are making it through quarantine. This week we enjoyed what may be our last grocery pick up for a week or two...let's see if I can do it...

Quarantine Week 2

I love cooking and I love homemade food. Quarantine life has given me an opportunity to just go all in on this as we are now hesitant to even order take out.

Cabbage Rolls (Bieroks)

I love cabbage and Iove refining favorite recipes. Bieroks are a family favorite, which I have modified over the years and even adapted for a vegan version.

Cooking until your spouse cries “Stop!”

I love to cook, but sometimes I go just a little crazy with it. The last few weeks, I've been really experimenting and going a little over the top.

Thanksgiving with mixed eaters

Feeding a family of mixed eaters is an ever challenging journey. Add a few extra allergies and dietary needs and the holidays are especially fun!

Fall Foods

I love fall. The temps go down and my oven heats up! This year, I'm adding the Instant pot to my food adventures!