Acorn Squash Chicken Cashew Stir Fry + Herb Toasted Quinoa

 I wanted to make a tasty fall stir fry... full of fall veggies!   Well here it is and it turned out better than I imagined! So tasty and full of beautiful color! I think I even impressed my husband! The man loves every meal I make! So.... he might be a little bias. No but really … Continue reading Acorn Squash Chicken Cashew Stir Fry + Herb Toasted Quinoa

Rosemary Pumpkin Pie Spiced Pecan Caramel Apples with a Spiced Rum Chocolate Drizzle 

These my friends are your favorite fall flavors on a stick...  They turned out AMAZING! Caramel apples are like a fall staple! Wouldn't you say? Pumpkin pie spiced anything is a fall must and who doesn't enjoy a hot cup of apple cider with spiced rum on a chilly fall day? This is like getting … Continue reading Rosemary Pumpkin Pie Spiced Pecan Caramel Apples with a Spiced Rum Chocolate Drizzle 

Spinach Meatball & Rosemary Vegetable Soup

I cant believe it ... but it's fall y'all! We had such a fun and busy summer. It just flew by!   I'm always a little sad to see summer go but all things fall make the adjustment from summer to autumn a breeze. I mean football, pumpkins, colorful trees, Fall fashion, warm drinks, and … Continue reading Spinach Meatball & Rosemary Vegetable Soup

Lavender Coconut White Chocolate Chip Cookies 

  I know I know it is September but I had to get one more lavender recipe in. It's still been in the 90's here in North Carolina which means my lavender is still blooming. No complaints here! I loved how my last lavender cookies turned out so I knew I wanted to make another lavender … Continue reading Lavender Coconut White Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Creamy Lemon Herb Orzo 

This lemon herb orzo is the perfect side dish with any meal! It's great for a BBQ, a potluck, or even served with a yummy sandwich. This recipe is herbalicious! Yes, I just said that! I came up with this recipe in June when my herbs started showing up in the garden and I have … Continue reading Creamy Lemon Herb Orzo 

Zinnias

All year I look forward to Summer in the garden! Don't get me wrong I love any time of year that I can pull home-grown veggies from my back yard but summer tops all of the other growing seasons! One of the reasons is because my Zinnias are in full bloom and these beautiful ladies … Continue reading Zinnias

 Square Foot Gardening 101: Part One

   Before I get too excited and get a head of myself because I have so much I want to share with y'all, I wanted to get a post up on Square Foot Gardening. My veggies are coming out of the garden like wild-fire and I can't blog quick enough!  I want to start a … Continue reading  Square Foot Gardening 101: Part One

Coconut Thai Basil Shrimp Stir Fry 

It's almost the weekend! I feel like this is a perfect recipe for a Friday or Saturday night in. Who needs take out when you can make a healthy savory dish like this! OKAY we all need take out once in a while! When Kris and I lived in Michigan we ate Thai food on … Continue reading Coconut Thai Basil Shrimp Stir Fry 

Pickled Jalapeno & Beef Taquitos with Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce

 I have been so excited to share this recipe with y'all! These taquitos are a crowd pleaser!  Every time I have ever made these for a group there are NEVER any left! They are a favorite among my friends and family. I typically serve these as an appetizer but they can be eaten as a meal as … Continue reading Pickled Jalapeno & Beef Taquitos with Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce

Chamomile & Strawberry Morning Buns with a Honey Mint Glaze 

 Who doesn't like to start their morning off with a sticky sweet morning bun?  Okay ... well not every morning! We don't do it very often in this house but every once in a while it's a nice treat!   This June I took the boys strawberry pickin'. Harrison napped in the stroller while Bennett … Continue reading Chamomile & Strawberry Morning Buns with a Honey Mint Glaze