Going through a season of unemployment has its perks, believe it or not. For one, Travis and I get to spend more time together. Another plus side is he now splits homeschooling duties with me. It has been a joy to watch him work with the kids and teach them their lessons. He’s even discovered… Read More Loaded Sweet Potato with Shredded Barbecue Chicken
How was your weekend? We had a really nice weekend. We mostly stayed home and relaxed. I finally tackled the huge heaping piles of laundry that needed to be washed. I woke up early on Sunday to get started on the laundry because there was so much to do. Laundry is never-ending, isn’t it? Right… Read More A Favorite Place to Go on the Weekend
I started making homemade chicken noodle soup last year when I was pregnant with Zephaniah. It is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! I don’t know why I waited so long to make my own chicken noodle soup. It’s pretty easy to make and it tastes way better than canned soup. Seriously, stop buying canned stop right now and… Read More Chicken Noodle Soup Health Benefits (+ My Favorite Homemade Recipe!)
Hope your week is going well so far, friends! Today I am sharing my family’s fish taco recipe. If you’re celebrating Lent then this recipe will be perfect for your Meatless Fridays! Travis and I first started making fish tacos around February 2016. We were observing Lent at the time and I wanted to find… Read More Tilapia Fish Tacos with Sweet Potato Fries (and Homemade Lime Sauce!)
As a self-proclaimed foodie, I have always wanted to travel around the world and try different cuisines. Could you imagine dining in France or Italy? What an amazing experience it would be! Neha Khullar, the founder of Food Moodz, LLC and Global Foodie Citizens, embarked on such a journey to travel the world and experience… Read More Take a Trip Around the World with the Palate Passport Cookbook! Plus Neha Khullar’s Tandoori Chicken Recipe
Happy Friday! Are you entertaining this weekend for the Super Bowl? Travis and I will probably stay home and cook homemade appetizers and our favorite desserts. We’re not big football fans (Shh! Don’t tell anyone!), but I think we’ll watch some of the game and check out the Super Bowl Halftime Show. On Monday, I… Read More Grilled Roasted Shrimp with Southwestern Sauce
Do you like to get creative with your food? Besides trying new foods, Travis and I also like to create new recipes. We take turns cooking: I cook Monday through Thursday, while he cooks Friday through Sunday. If he’s off for a holiday, he will cook or we cook together. We both like to create… Read More A Zoodle Salad Recipe for When You Need a Healthy + Quick Lunch
Are you an olive person? Olives are very popular here in Detroit. I’ve noticed many local markets and restaurants feature a variety of olives for customers. I honestly didn’t start eating olives until I moved to Michigan. I love olives with an Italian salad, and I’ve also come to love black olives on pizza. Delicious!… Read More Ever Wonder What Olives and Watermelon Taste Like Mixed Together?
Overnight Baked Eggnog French Toast is a unique holiday recipe for a Christmas breakfast idea. Executive Chef Becky Geisel at Fell Stone Manor shares her delicious holiday recipe! Fell Stone Manor’s Executive Chef Becky Geisel created this holiday twist on the first meal of the day. This tasty Christmas breakfast idea features everyone’s favorite holiday… Read More Holiday Breakfast Recipe: Overnight Baked Eggnog French Toast
What is your favorite food dish right now? Travis and I really love to cook and eat homemade Korean food. We’ve been eating a few different Korean dishes these past few weeks. One Korean-style recipe we are excited to try is Man Cave Craft Eats’ Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowl. It’s actually on our dinner… Read More Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowl (Only Three Cooking Instructions!)
Happy Monday, you guys! Did you have a good weekend? I had a fabulous weekend hanging out with Travis and the kids, doing a little work, and napping with Zephaniah. It was super cold out with some light snow and I was perfectly content with snuggling and napping with my sweet baby. Honestly, everyone was… Read More Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Brownies (As Seen on ABC 7 WXYZ Detroit!)
What are your favorite fruits and vegetables? I love cantaloupe, peaches, pineapples, and strawberries. For vegetables, I really love asparagus, collard greens, and spinach. I feel like my meal is not complete if I do not have one of my favorite vegetables paired with my meal. I just recently started eating butternut squash. I don’t know… Read More 5 Reasons Why Eating Seasonally Is Better for You (and Your Wallet)
Today’s post is a guest post collaboration with Pereg Natural Foods and KosherMoms.com. Pereg Natural Foods and KosherMoms.com are sharing a delicious gluten-free doughnut holes recipe that I know you’re going to love! Get out the dreidels and polish the menorah – the Festival of Lights is just around the corner! Beloved by Jews… Read More Gluten-Free Doughnut Holes Recipe (Perfect for Chanukah!)
If you’re looking for a special cocktail to make at your next holiday party, look no further. Detroit bartender Adil Yamin has the perfect scotch cocktail for you— The Violet Beauregard. Adil is featured on Auchentoshan’s new, interactive cocktail website. It’s really cool, too. The new site gives you the chance to learn how… Read More Detroit Bartender Adil Yamin Shares His Violet Beauregard Scotch Cocktail Recipe
Looking for the top Thanksgiving kosher wine for this holiday season? Today’s post is a guest post from blogger and wine critic Gabriel Geller. Geller shares his recommendations for Thanksgiving kosher wines which complement a hearty Thanksgiving meal. Keep reading to find out! I’ll be honest with you— I’m not ready for Thanksgiving! Ha! I… Read More Top 4 Thanksgiving Kosher Wine Picks
If mixing cocktails could be a sport, then Chas Williams and Rachel Wright would be the all-stars of creating the best cocktails in the Motor City! Make that the best tequila cocktails! The Best Tequila Cocktail Recipes in Detroit On, September 18, 2017, the two bartenders competed in Bartender Legends, a national cocktail competition. Williams and… Read More These Bartenders Know How to Make the Best Tequila Cocktails in Detroit
Hey, Detroit Friends! Are you a Detroit Foodie? I mean who doesn’t love Detroit food, right? We have some of the best chefs and food eateries in the United States! I always love trying new food spots in Detroit and the metro area. Some of you already know I’ve been living here for two years… Read More The Kitchen Gnome Presents Southeast Asian Pop Up Dinner