I finally got some good South Carolina peaches! My favorite place to get them is halfway between here and Asheville, NC. I finally headed that way on Saturday and made a point to stop and pick up a load of peaches on the way home. For some reason I've had bad luck with produce this… Continue reading Menu Monday {and changing my grocery store relationship status to “it’s complicated”}
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This Week’s Menu {and what I’m thankful for}
Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend and were able to stay cool wherever you were. On Friday afternoon I came home to a super hot house with a completely dead HVAC unit. I might have cried. It was one of those times where I was the only one who realized the seriousness… Continue reading This Week’s Menu {and what I’m thankful for}
July’s New Recipes
It's time to share the new recipes that we enjoyed this month! Let's start with a recipe that I saw on TV and instantly knew I had to try! Click the recipe title to view the recipe. Frozen Berry Pudding Pops I love watching Katie Brown's Workshop on PBS. A couple Sundays ago I caught an… Continue reading July’s New Recipes
How to Save Money at Kroger {Menu Monday}
Hey there! I'm taking over Menu Monday for Whitney today and sharing my menu for the week as well as a couple tips for how I save money at Kroger! Let's start with the grocery saving tips... Unlike my sister, I don't do much coupon clipping, but I have found a few ways to keep my… Continue reading How to Save Money at Kroger {Menu Monday}
Chicken and Black Bean Hummus Dip
I know I'm super late to the hummus party, but I recently tried it for the first time! Since then, I've been looking for ways to incorporate it into my meals. I don't really care for it as a veggie dip, but when I found some slightly spicy black bean hummus at my grocery store… Continue reading Chicken and Black Bean Hummus Dip
Dark Chocolate Iced Coffee {Cold Brew}
My secret to surviving summer in the South is to keep everything as cold as possible. I finish my showers with a blast of cold water, carry ice water with me when I run errands, set the thermostat at 68 and only turn on the oven when absolutely necessary. I'm serious about staying cool in… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Iced Coffee {Cold Brew}
June’s New Recipes
This month I tried a couple recipes that have been on my Pinterest "recipes to try" board for a long time, and also a few things that I just recently pinned. Apparently I was really into tomatoes and bacon this month! Here are my new recipe successes from June - click the recipe title to view… Continue reading June’s New Recipes
Grocery Store Games {Menu Monday}
One of my favorite things to do while in the grocery store is to look in other people's carts. It's fascinating to see what people purchase - sometimes I can make a good guess as to what they are making for supper based on the contents of their cart. It's also fascinating to me how… Continue reading Grocery Store Games {Menu Monday}
A New Approach To Meal Planning {Menu Monday}
I've been sharing my weekly menu plans on this blog for almost two years! I enjoy sharing with you, but having to list what we're having for all three meals is also good accountability to make sure I'm planning thoroughly for our week. Another benefit of sharing my weekly meal plans is that you give… Continue reading A New Approach To Meal Planning {Menu Monday}
Quick Family Favorites {Menu Monday}
It should come as no surprise that I enjoy cooking supper at home. Most days I spend no more than thirty minutes on supper - just because I enjoy it doesn't mean I have hours to spend in the kitchen! I have a few recipes that are my go-to main dishes and sides when I… Continue reading Quick Family Favorites {Menu Monday}
Come Home For Comfort 