Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Of all things barbecue, I’d have to say pulled pork is my absolute favorite.  I especially love it on nachos at Busch stadium during a Cardinals game.  Pulled pork is actually really, really easy to make and the crock pot is the perfect method of cooking.  Since it cooks low and slow all day, it […]

Celebrating the Tastes of Summer: Caprese Salad

There are many reasons I love summer: the warm early summer weather (not this 100+ degree heat we’ve been having), sleeping in, getting to spend time with Tim and Josie, the drive-in movie theater, traveling, and the wonderful produce (to name a few).  Nothing says summer quite like fresh tomatoes from the garden.  When I […]

How to Cook a Perfectly Juicy Pork Loin (Oh And a Recipe Too)

I don’t frequently cook pork at our house.  We have a pretty steady rotation of chicken and fish.  I do occasionally buy those premarinaded pork loins and throw them in the freezer when I need a no brainer dinner.  But I feel like I’m always seeing delicious pork loin recipes, so the other day I […]

Turkey, Feta, and Spinach Scramble

The other day I woke up and decided I wanted to make a skillet scramble for breakfast, so I opened the fridge to see what it had to offer.  I saw some of the things we frequently have on hand that were nearing their end game.  So I figured, why not throw them into my […]

A Peanut Butter Treat to Beat the Heat

Since it’s been like a million degrees lately, I’m sure you really don’t want to turn on your oven.  Never fear, we can get our peanut butter fix without heating up the house.  These little peanut butter squares taste an awful lot like Reese’s and are quite addictive (consider yourself forewarned).  They’re really easy too, […]

Spanish Croquetas…And a Little Glimpse Into My Past

I’m really excited about this post because this is just more than your typical recipe post.  This time, I get to tell you a little bit more about me, and an experience in my life that was truly amazing. That’s how I started this blog post several months ago.  Truth is, it’s actually pretty difficult […]

Homemade Granola Bars Redux

I think I’m kind of obsessed with this granola bar thing.  There are so many different ways to make them – I just can’t help myself!  This time I went back to the old standby of peanut butter and chocolate chips, but I also used coconut oil and added coconut.  Try to contain your excitement. […]

Red White and Blue Spinach Salad

Fourth of July is coming right up and maybe you have a cookout to go to.  This salad is a perfect addition to your holiday – festive and delicious! So, here’s what you need:  spinach, whatever other lettuce you want (I like red leaf lettuce in this), strawberries, blueberries, dried cranberries, and feta cheese.  Here, […]