Is it too early in the season to declare this my favorite chili of the year? I’m doing it anyway. I hesitate to even call this a pumpkin chili because it really is just a good, basic chili that happens to have pumpkin in it. And I am convinced it has universal appeal to individuals … Continue reading Pumpkin Chili
First things first, I should warn you - this is a meal that will make you get upset with yourself for getting full. It is so good that I never want to stop eating it. Second of all, I have a question for you: Have you ever been exposed for not knowing something that everyone … Continue reading Pineapple Fried Rice
No, that's not a typo. And I didn't forget to title this post. We really just call this recipe "recipe." To be precise, this is Recipe 2.0. The original recipe is my Dad's, and if I'm not mistaken, was born out of the need for a meal that made the best use of a college student's … Continue reading Recipe
We are having a rug issue in the living room. There’s a rug there. But it’s all wrong. This rug was an impulse buy. I ran into Marshall’s just to grab a shower curtain and obviously had to look at the rug section and found this on clearance, and the next thing I knew, it … Continue reading Choosing a Rug for the Living Room
I think most people these days want a perfect house. With so many renovation shows, home magazines, and Pinterest-worthy living rooms surrounding us, a perfect home becomes an easy idol. I find myself falling into this trap more often than I would like to admit. Thinking, “all I really want is bright white walls,” or … Continue reading The Perfect House
Who downsizes right after having a baby? We do. That's who. But not on purpose. Not on purpose at all. As you know, we recently moved to Virginia from Michigan and, after the house we had planned on renting fell through, we ended up in an apartment. The apartment is far and away the nicest … Continue reading Accidentally Downsizing
Applesauce is a food that is so infinitely better when it's homemade, that it almost feels like it should have a different name than the store-bought stuff. Perfectly sweet, cinnamony, chunky, and best served warm - straight from the oven. I love to bake applesauce because it is so much less fussy than stovetop applesauce: … Continue reading Baked Applesauce
These noodles! I cannot get enough of them. They're sort of an Asian-style pasta salad. And the sauce is just four ingredients that I am willing to bet you have in your pantry right now. So simple to make. And so, so satisfying. These make for a crowd-pleasing side dish on their own, or add … Continue reading Cold Asian Noodles in Easy Peanut Sauce
Greeting cards are one of my favorite pieces of mail to receive, and I come from a family that sends greeting cards for just about everything. Is it Valentine’s Day? You’re getting a card. Easter? Card. Anniversary? Card. Feeling sick? Card. It’s your birthday? Lots of cards. I love to be on the receiving end … Continue reading Greeting Card Stash & Storage
DON’T FREAK OUT. But I am calling these muffins. I know, I know. They have frosting. This seems to solidify a baked good’s identity as a cupcake, but hear me out! The frosting is cream cheese, which you would eat on a bagel which is perfectly acceptable to have for BREAKFAST. Oh, and there’s also … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
