When the weather starts to get warmer here in South Carolina, I find that I don’t want to cook as much indoors. I prefer to keep the oven off and instead, I grill more. And I’m not sure why but I enjoy barbecue sauce more during the warm months than I do when it’s cold outside. I guess I’m just weird like that! Actually, I think it just…
I know so many empaths and highly sensitive people who struggle with food intolerances, allergies, and sensitivities. It really can stink to struggle with bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and skin issues because our bodies struggle after eating certain foods. And I’m speaking from experience! Grains, dairy, and even sugar can cause major imbalances. For me, I recognized that if I eat a lot of grains it impacts my…
It’s March here in South Carolina. I love this time of year because the weather is getting warmer, the flowers are starting to bloom and it stays light later. Spring is coming! But occasionally winter likes to give us a reminder that we’re not quite done with it yet. That is what happened this weekend. After a few weeks of temperatures in the 70s and even 80s, we…
What do you do when you have lots of great vegetables and some smoked sausage that you need to use up, but don’t already have a go-to recipe to use them all in? And you need something without waiting for it to cook in the slow-cooker. You come up with a brand new soup…smoked sausage vegetable soup! And this soup couldn’t be more simple either! I love March…
I just love a good soup in the winter! And I love creating new soups with ingredients that are new to me. Of course, I always try to use simple ingredients which just make my body feel better. This ground beef and barley soup is no exception! It is simple, and yet satisfying. The winter of 2022 has been a particularly cold one. It isn’t often we have…
It’s fall here in the US and that means it’s the perfect time for wonderful fall flavors. Now I’ve been absolutely in love with making baked oatmeal cups. They make such a quick and easy breakfast or snack. And I’ve done banana walnut and blueberry earlier this year. But I’ve been so excited for fall because I have wanted to make apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups. I love…
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a fan of pumpkin spice. And every September, I get so excited for the start of pumpkin spice season! So this year, I’ve made it a goal to create some new pumpkin spice themes recipes. And this pumpkin spice oatmeal was at the top of my list! I make homemade oatmeal all the time. It’s easy to make and tastes great! So…
My maternal grandmother played a very important role in my life. In fact, she even lived with us for many years. And my parents even added an addition and turned it into a small apartment so that grandma had her own space. My grandma did enjoy cooking, but there are two dishes that I always associate with her. Her homemade Chop Suey and fudge. My dad recently asked…