Living in the midwest affords us plenty of farm-fresh fare. This year, my family re-joined a CSA (community-supported agriculture) at Millsap Farms. We belonged a few years ago, and it was such an amazing experience. Each week we'd receive a box of fruits & vegetables. To offset the cost, we'd work the farm a few … Continue reading Easy Bruschetta
A few years ago, I decided I wanted to start yoga. So I bought an old paperback from the 1970s, called Richard Hittlemans Yoga: 28 Day Exercise Plan. It...is definitely from a bygone era. As in, entire chapters devoted to the housewife and her daily chores. But it was a great self-paced introduction, and I … Continue reading Namaste, Mfers
Every month this year, I'm focusing on a specific theme of gratitude. In January, it was hygge. In February, it was women artists I admire, and in March it was books that impacted me. April will be on ways I am able to take care of myself. Note: I am unhealthy. I eat poorly, I … Continue reading Good Health: The Ultimate Luxury
Having recently finished Leave Me Alone with the Recipes: The Life, Art, and Cookbook of Cipe Pineles, I realized I have a thing for cozy, story-driven family-centric cookbooks. I devour them like novels, and keep them on shelves faaaar away from the mess of my kitchen. Here are a few in my collection: Apples for … Continue reading Book Roundup: The Cozy Cookbook
Here in SWMO, the sun is starting to shine, the days are getting longer, the weather just a bit warmer. With the arrival of Spring, we are finally saying goodbye to winter. But I won't lie. I love winter, and this one was particularly cozy. Full of family, nights by the fire, strong cocktails and … Continue reading Mood Board: Winter is Going
Avocado toast. Put it on! Fried egg sandwich? Add it! Roasted vegetables? Sprinkle that stuff all over the place. I'm talkin', Fishs Eddy's Everything Bagel Salt. Your culinary world will never be the same. There's something about this particular mix of sea salt, sesame seeds, caraway seeds, and poppy seeds that's just extra everything. I've … Continue reading Everything is Coming Up Bagel Salt!
Flu season has been no joke. Having kids in elementary school and an office job is practically the same as living inside a petri dish. I don't want to get sick, and I don't want my kiddos to get sick, so I've been eating raw garlic until my breath bursts into flames, and then cool … Continue reading Golden Milk
Bubbly in a Teacup 