Meal Prep

The Meal Prep Diaries: Week of February 23, 2025

A Routine to Rely On: My Sunday Meal Prep Adventure If there's one thing I can't deny about myself, it's my love of routines. Sunday is my day to tackle house chores, meal prep, and set the tone for the week ahead. Over the years, I've had many coworkers surprised that I plan my meals… Continue reading The Meal Prep Diaries: Week of February 23, 2025

Trying New Food

My Pumpkin Spice Addiction – 2017 Edition

Fall and winter are my favorite time of year due to the many fun events happening. It all starts with Halloween, pumpkins and costumes. Thankfully, as a US resident, I get to stretch my pumpkin obsession all the way to Thanksgiving.ย Every year, I try to gather as many pumpkin / pumpkin spice products as I… Continue reading My Pumpkin Spice Addiction – 2017 Edition

Foodie Adventures, Recipes

Apple Picking Fun and Consequent Maple Apple Butter

Every fall, I look forward to visiting an apple orchard. Since we moved to Georgia, apple picking traditions have changed a bit. For example, wearing my favorite scarf isn't the best idea when the temperature gets up to the 90's during peak apple picking hours. Two years ago, a couple of friends and I visited… Continue reading Apple Picking Fun and Consequent Maple Apple Butter

Recipes, Retro Cooking

Retro Cooking: 1973 Autumn Black Beans

Is everyone as excited about fall as I am? To celebrate my favorite season officially starting this week, I picked the only recipe that made sense, based on its name only: Autumn Black Beans. Now don't ask me what makes these beans autumnal, I have absolutely no idea. Our good friend from Virginia sent me… Continue reading Retro Cooking: 1973 Autumn Black Beans