my lavender blues

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  As the holidays draw near my heart begins to hurt a little more knowing what lies ahead, or more accurately, not knowing what lies ahead and what is to come with my broken family. My heart hurts not because of romantic heartache, but for wanting the joy and happiness again that this season is supposed to […]

Easy Homemade Marshmallows (No Corn Syrup) & Hot Coco Mix

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I don’t know about your household, but mine is always overflowing with leftovers. I mean, it’s just me, and it’s very difficult sometimes to cut my recipes in half and cook for two. Well in this case, one. Whenever I recipe develop I like to try and cook all meals for a group of 4-6, […]

Winter Braised Short Rib Tacos (Leftover Saturdays)

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  Hold. the. phone. Tis the season to be noggin’. Yes, we officially have reached November which is a kick off to patchy facial hair on a majority of the males out there along with any and ALL holiday baking, cooking and of course, fancy shmancy cocktails. Now not only do you have the option […]

Easy Vegan Chai Nog (Guilt Free)

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  Happy Hallows Eve! I remember back in high school my girlfriends and I decided to go around tossing eggs at kids who were vandalizing homes. We didn’t even make it past the first egg after an attempted toss which landed on the ceiling of my car, as oppose to out the window. That was embarrassment […]

Honey and Thyme Roasted Root Vegetables

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Ahhh this weekend gave me a run for my money. I had my entire family in town due to a death in the family and when you have an Irish funeral, your liver along with the scale goes out the window. Which sounds pretty much like my life on an every day basis, but it […]

Easy Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce