Three Recipes.


Homemade Tater Tots

Now this one comes with a little secret. I made these over and over last year for a reason I haven't really shared about yet- let's just say it involved a competition cooking show.

The whole story is coming soon. For now, the tots recipe is up.

Hey friend,

Remember when I told you my ferritin was a 5? When the normal range starts at 50 and my body was apparently running entirely on spite and coffee?

Well. I went back for labs this week.

It's 115.

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN.

I've been getting my own labs done for years now, and in all that time the highest that number has ever been a 12. A twelve. So picture me sitting in that chair staring at the results like somebody handed me a winning lottery ticket.

I'm a little stoked. Okay. A lot stoked.

Now I wait for my body to realize it has iron, and for all my little blood cells to turn over and realize they have it to use. The process is much slower than I would like. But it's coming. I can feel it coming.

So, here's the big cooking update you've all been on the edge of your seats for:

Lemonade. And dog treats. Get excited.

Have a great week! ~Nellie

Easy Mint Lemonade

Doesn't require simple syrup. Bright, refreshing, and simple.

Homemade Dog Treats

Easy, just a few ingredients, and the tail-wag payoff is immediate. Best part, these have calming ingredients...perfect for those anxious pups!

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