Blended Coffee
I love blended coffee drinks, like the kind they sell at Starbucks. They are so refreshing and delicious, but who can afford a $4 drink? Plus, who wants… Read More »
Garlic and Curry Pork Roast
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by a cut of meat? I mean, you have it, you want to cook it, but you want to “do it justice” and… Read More »
Salmon Chowder
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover salmon! I love making a whole new meal out of one or two servings of a previous meal,… Read More »
Salmon with a Dill & Mayo Sauce
There is one thing I can make and everyone in my family is equally excited, salmon! The kids love it and so do Brandon and I. I have… Read More »
Beef and Quinoa Stew
Here’s another quick, easy, and very tasty crock pot dinner! I love the combination of the beef and the quinoa in this stew. The quinoa works as a… Read More »
Garlic and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
My mom’s birthday was this week and I inherited my love for mashed potatoes from my mom. I knew when I was planning her birthday dinner that mashed… Read More »
Basic Hamburger Patties
I think many people have forgotten that hamburger patties can be made from ground beef at home. What I mean is, many people buy the pre-made burger patties… Read More »
Hot Chocolate Mix
I know hot chocolate is traditionally a winter time drink, but here in the Pacific Northwest I think it is more of a fall and spring drink. Why?… Read More »
Spiced Up Rump Roast
Don’t you just love how crock pots work for you while you’re busying doing other things? They take otherwise tough cuts of meat and turn them into tender,… Read More »
Christmas Tree Soup AKA Split Pea
I’m not sure why split pea soup has such a “bad reputation”, it is so tasty, full of fiber, and inexpensive to make! I have converted many split… Read More »
The kitchen is where I express myself. It is where I go when I need to process or escape. Cooking is my creative outlet and my stress reliever. When I am in my kitchen, my ingredients listen to me, they do what I want, and I can produce something that is satisfying, tasty, and healthy without it whining or talking back to me! Join me as I journey through life in my kitchen. 
