Cooking Class: Meal Planning 101 & Building Your Perfect Pantry

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of starting a Cooking Connect group at my church. For eight weeks we will gather together, learn some new skills and tips, cook, share life, and enjoy a meal together. It’s my hope that at the end of our eight weeks we’ve all been inspired to slow…

Brown Bag Lunch: Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus

A funny thing happened when I picked up my groceries this weekend…I ordered one bunch of cilantro and a single jalapeno that I needed for a recipe I was making for dinner this week but ended up with one pound of each!  Surprise! After I got over my shock and a little bit of panic…

Brown Bag Lunch: Sesame Brown Rice and Chicken Salad

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier?  One of the easiest ways to do that is to pack your lunch!  Not only is it better for your body it’s also better for your wallet.  We could all use that in 2018 right?! One of my favorite go-to Brown Bag Lunches is this…

Soup’s On! – Pollo Posole Verde

When October rolls around and there is a nip in the air and the leaves start to change I want nothing more than to curl up on the couch under a blanket with a book (Frankenstein, Dracula or Poe of course) and a cup of tea.  I want to visit apple orchards and pumpkin patches…