• Easy Homemade French Bread

    Recently I found myself wanting to try a hand at making some of the forgotten food staples from years ago. Like, homemade French bread. Truth be told, I had a bread maker a few years ago. I LOVED that bread maker. I made loaf after loaf of Italian bread, hearty molasses…

  • Cheeseburger Sliders with Caramelized Onions

    These cheeseburger sliders are the perfect quick-fix dinner for a busy weeknight! I’m a big fan of cheeseburgers, but unlike most people, I don’t like my burgers to be so fat that I can’t take a reasonable bite. I get the “gourmet” aspect of a perfectly cooked thick burger, patiently…

  • Bratwurst and Shrimp Jambalaya

    This bratwurst and shrimp jambalaya is the ultimate comfort food, layered with all sorts of savory flavors and ready on your stove top in a little over an hour. Writing is a big part of my life, but it’s not my livelihood. I actually have a job in marketing for…

  • Teriyaki Pork Chops

    We have a three day weekend upon us and I, for one, can totally use it. A normal 30-something with a busy schedule and two smallish kids would take the three days and catch up on laundry and housework relax. But me? Noooo. This weekend my almost-40 husband and I…