Hey friend, It's been a few weeks since you've heard from me. Minnesota summer will do that. We do it big here because it's so short, loose bedtimes, staying up late just because the light's still out, everyone a little feral in the best way. Now fall's creeping in and everyone's digging back into some kind of rhythm. My daughter's a teacher, so she's back in her classroom. My son's back to his own work routine. And after being the oldest of ten and around kids and teen programming my whole...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friend, If you're anywhere near Minnesota right now, you already know. We are on heat wave number two of the month, and this weekend's heat index is supposed to hit somewhere around 105-108°F. My oven and I are on time-out. So, this week, three things that get dinner and dessert done without heating up the kitchen (or touching a bag of lettuce). Easy No-Bake Banana Cream Pie I'll just say it: this is one of the best pies you'll ever have, full stop, doesn't matter how many pies and cakes...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey friend, My garden has officially declared war on me, and the weapon is basil. So. Much. Basil. I'm making pesto by the bucket and freezing it like a squirrel prepping for winter, and I regret nothing. More on that in a second, because I have a recipe obsession to confess. But first: Father's Day is this Sunday, and I am the very last person you should ask for gift ideas. I got Nate more tools for his gold mining kit. Yes, gold mining. No, I have no idea how many other dads are out there...
3 months ago • 1 min read
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. The Best Homemade Tater Tots → 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...
3 months ago • 1 min read
skip to the end for what to eat because you have to feed yourself and your people. Hey friend, I've missed you. And I owe you an explanation for my disappearing act. Five weeks of Fridays. Still smiling. Barely. Here's the short version: my body staged a full-on revolt. Turns out I've had severely low iron. Like, embarrassingly, how-are-you-still-standing low. My ferritin level (that's your stored iron) was a 5. FIVE. The normal range starts at 50. I had apparently been running on fumes for...
4 months ago • 2 min read
New Recipe You love the idea of Swedish Meatballs but not the reality of...the balls. You'll love this Swedish Meatball Gravy Skillet! Swedish Meatball Gravy Skillet Recipe How To Make Boxed Cornbread Even More Awesome Got a box of Jiffy Cornbread mix? We have a whole bunch of hacks for taking that box of cornbread mix and turning it into something amazing! Get the hacks Coming up Welp, get your aprons ready. We have a spring baking challenge in the works! Stay tuned! Nellie 1st. Street S.,...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday! I've got 2 tasty and budget friendly weeknight meal recipes for you. Don't pass these up. Save them for your menu planning. Did you get a chance to see the northern lights this past week? From what I understand, most of the country was able to. Weren't they amazing! Late Wednesday night we piled the dogs in the car and drove out of the city lights to get the best view. So much fun. I have recipes for you, of course I do, but first a couple of things I used this week that I LOVE...
10 months ago • 2 min read
If you haven't noticed the Marshmallow Peeps, pastel colored candies, or bunnies everywhere you look ...let me let you in on something important... It's carrot season! Otherwise know, by some, as Easter :). 🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕 🐇 This is the time of year that it is perfectly acceptable to make every single one of your favorite carrot recipes in a single weekend. And I plan on taking full advantage of it. Here are some of my favorite carrot recipes for you to add to your carrot festivities... 1....
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hope you're doing well! Coconut Date Cheesecake Bars I've got a new treat for you: Coconut Date Cheesecake Bars. These are absolutely delicious, combining the richness of cheesecake with the natural sweetness of dates and a hint of coconut. If you’re looking for something new to satisfy your sweet tooth, this is it. Coconut Date Cheesecake Bars Food Processor Hack Quick tip: make life easier by using your food processor to chop the nuts for the crust. It's a game-changer and saves so much...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
