Grilled Salmon + Basil Peach Cucumber Salsa 

There is a story behind every recipe! Don't you think? I like to think so! So naturally with that starting statement I am going to give you my story behind this recipe!One of my favorite things to do in the summer and fall months is to take my children to the orchards of NC for … Continue reading Grilled Salmon + Basil Peach Cucumber Salsa 

Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Garden Peppers

Hello fellow gardeners! It's been a while! After a wonderful ten day vacation spent with family on the lake in Tennessee, I came home to TONS of goodies in the garden! My green peppers are flourishing!! Look at these beauties! I've been craving a philly cheese steak sandwich but I've been anti bread for a while … Continue reading Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Garden Peppers

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken Cups 

Summer is in full swing here in the Carolinas! It is HOT, HOT, HOT! Which also means my herb garden is in full force and I am always looking for ways to use those aromatic herbs. You have to keep cutting them to keep them producing! My go-to to use up those herbs is pesto! … Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken Cups 

Orange Poppy Seed Muffins 

It's been awhile since I have taking the time to create and photograph in kitchen! I have been so busy sowing seeds, adding more SF boxes to the garden and transplanting my seedlings. It was a nice change to get back in the kitchen. These muffins were a hit in my house the past two … Continue reading Orange Poppy Seed Muffins 

Square Foot Gardening 101: Part Two

 I have been meaning to get this post up for a while now but life happens! So let's just get right to it! In SFG: Part 2 - I am going to explain how to build your square foot garden boxes, the soil to put in them and the grid system. I will also touch … Continue reading Square Foot Gardening 101: Part Two

Square Foot Plant Spacing

After you have built your square foot garden and are ready to plant, here is the correct spacing for each plant. Happy Gardening! Plant Spacing:    Asparagus: 1- 4 per sq ft Arugula: 4 per sq ft Beans: 9 per sq ft of bush variety or 8 per sqft of pole variety Beets:  9-16 per sq ft  Broccoli: … Continue reading Square Foot Plant Spacing

Sowing Seeds 101

Hello there fellow gardeners! It's getting to be that time of year! Hooray! It's almost time to start sowing those seeds! 🌱 Gardening season is upon us!  Last year was the first year I started from seed. I was amazed how easy it was and it really made me wish I had done it years … Continue reading Sowing Seeds 101

My Top 5 Favorite Super Bowl Recipes

  Super Bowl Sunday is upon us! I am sure you don't have to ask what team I will be routing for this Sunday! Go Panthers! I am not a huge football fan but I try to keep up with what's going on in the football world just for my husband. Plus, I am always … Continue reading My Top 5 Favorite Super Bowl Recipes

6 Ingredients Shrimp & Spinach Bean Bowls

Hello Friends! It's been a while! My family and I's new year has been off to a rough start. Lots of illness in this house! Which resulted in taking a break from blogging but things seem to be settling back down thankfully!  Anyways, everyone knows that in January people are always looking to eat super healthy! … Continue reading 6 Ingredients Shrimp & Spinach Bean Bowls

My Top 10 Recipes of 2015

Happy New Year Y'all! 2015 was a very exciting year. I was blessed with our second son Harrison, took many amazing family vacations, celebrated five years of marriage with my handsome hubby and it was the year I started this blog! I thought it would be appropriate to round up my top ten recipes of … Continue reading My Top 10 Recipes of 2015