Did you get an Instant Pot for Christmas? Wondering where in the world to even start, or looking for resources to help you make the most of it? I've heard of so many people who leave their Instant Pots in their boxes for months and months because they're too intimidated to … [Read more...]
My Best Tips & Tricks for Instant Pot Success
I have a lot of tools and gadgets in my kitchen (I’m kind of addicted), but one of my absolute favorites — hands-down, no question — is my Instant Pot. If you’ve known me very long, I think you’ve probably figured that out by now. In fact, I love it so much… I have two! And I use … [Read more...]
7 Favorite Healthy{er} Pumpkin Recipes
What's your level of pumpkin passion? Eh... I could take it or leave it I like a little bit here and there Umm... I'm slightly obsessed On this scale, I'm about a 2 and 3/4. "Obsessed" is such a strong word... but let's be honest -- September hits, and I … [Read more...]
5 Super Simple Ways to Cook Green Beans (That Rock!)
Green beans. I am swimming in green beans. We’ve had mixed success with our beans in past years, but oh my word, they are going bananas this year! I’m not complaining, mind you. Oh no, this means I won’t have any need to buy a single can or bag of beans the rest of the year. … [Read more...]
50 Ways to Repurpose Leftovers: Waste Less, Save More!
Have you ever cooked a large cut of meat — say, a ham or a roast — and then had so much left over you didn’t know what to do with it? (All my large family friends are looking at me like, “No, Lisa, I have no idea what that’s like.”) Has your fridge ever looked like a graveyard … [Read more...]
25 Quick & Easy Garden Recipes
Put your garden bounty (and farmer’s market finds) to good use with these delicious, nutritious garden to table recipes! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small compensation. I am, … [Read more...]
How to Cook Real Food on a Budget
Last week I shared 9 Secrets to Feeding Your Family Well When You Don’t Have Time. Through that post, I addressed one of the most common reasons I see and hear for not cooking wholesome meals at home - “I don’t have time!” I showed that even with a full schedule, with a little … [Read more...]
My Love Affair With the Insanely Versatile Instant Pot
I love to cook, and I’ve become somewhat of a collector of gadgets. I love getting and learning about new tools, especially ones that will save me time and/or effort! However, more than a few of these devices spend most of their time sitting on a shelf or in a cupboard. I love … [Read more...]
9 Invaluable Cooking Resources to Make You a Suppertime Superstar
When I first got married, I knew next to nothing about cooking. I had barely cooked in the 22 years before I met Levon. However, I knew he was looking for a wife who could cook, so I threw myself into learning everything I could in a very short amount of time. And I scoured all … [Read more...]
10 Simple Ways to Prepare Asparagus
It's springtime, and that means asparagus season is in full swing! We have a pretty good-sized patch at the homestead, so for several weeks out of the year we have asparagus coming out of our ears!! As much as we love it (and we do!), it starts to get a little old … [Read more...]
