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Steel Cut Oats

Let’s talk about a breakfast favorite – oatmeal! Most of us probably grew up eating flavored oatmeal that came from a packet. All you do is add hot water, easy peasy. But those packets are not cheap! When my daughter was a toddler I started to make my own oatmeal “packets” using freeze dried fruitContinue reading “Steel Cut Oats”

My Favorite Instant Pot Recipes

I have to admit. I considered buying an Instant Pot for a year before I finally took the plunge. I was a Crock Pot junkie and wasn’t sure if I needed yet another kitchen appliance. Until my family went through a hard boiled egg phase and I spent what felt like hours on Sundays duringContinue reading “My Favorite Instant Pot Recipes”

Thanksgiving Menu

Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. It kicks off the holiday season. I love hearing the sound of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and my kids running around while I chop, dice, sauté and cook. I love everything to be made from scratch! Though this year has been challenging, we have so much to beContinue reading “Thanksgiving Menu”