Food

Dear Coffee, There was a time in my life that I didn't know you. I didn't appreciate your goodness, your complexity, and the joy you'd someday bring to me. For that, I am sorry. I hope this letter will make...

As some of you may know, my husband and I have spend the past two years getting on the healthy train. We do not portion control or count calories. We are simply avoiding gluten, carbs that are processed, and...

When my son was born, I was into everything natural. I still consider myself quite crunchy. Nutrition was and still is a very big deal to me. I want my family to TRY to eat whole foods and less...

I must make a confession. I'm pretty good at dinner meal planning now, thanks to some rockstar suggestions from friends. But, for someone who is so focused on feeding her family wholesome lunches and dinners, I really fail at making my...

Have you ever noticed when there’s a gumbo on the stovetop made with a homemade roux, the whole house cannot escape the enchanting, and well unique smell, of almost burnt flour and butter? (Side note: I admit a good...

Everyone is worried about being healthy these days, but there's nothing like Thanksgiving to remind me that I can't derail how I eat for a few days of fun. One day ... okay. A week long binge on sugar...

Rice and gravy is a staple in every Cajun household. As a matter of fact, it's basically one word here: ricengravy, and it's one of my sure-thing meals when the kids have a picky streak. It’s made by browning meat...

About four or so years ago, my husband and I decided to host our first Friendsgiving. I have no idea where I got the idea from, probably Pinterest to be honest, but it sounded like a great idea and I...

Before I was a mom, I declared that my children would never be picky eaters. Cue laughter from moms around the world. I love food, and I assumed that trait would pass down to my children as well. At first,...

I realize that meal planning is something I enjoy. I might be alone on this meal planning island, but out there I'm sure there is another mom looking for a way to make dinner an easier affair.  Meal planning wasn't...