Recipe Blog

5 Tips for Less Stress and More Peace in Your Kitchen

As a mom of two toddlers, I've come up with a few things that have helped me reduce my stress and have more peace in the kitchen.

Healthy Family Picnic + Places to Picnic near Sioux Falls

Here are my family's favorite nature areas around Sioux Falls and some ideas of easy to pack healthy picnic foods.

The Key to Knowing WHEN to Plant Your Garden

I used to be so confused and uncertain about when was the right time to plant our garden. But no longer!

My Menu Planning Method for Cooking with Seasonal Food

I enjoy cooking but menu planning is not something I feel confident in. That was until 2 years ago, when I came up with a method for menu planning that works for my family. The longer I practice this, the easier it gets.

5 Ways to Take Your Salad from Boring to Bursting with Flavor

Here are my tried and true ingredients to add pizzazz to salads that actually make me excited about eating another bowl of greens!

Quick Start Guide to Selecting, Storing, and Cooking MUSHROOMS!

Learn about the 6 different varieties, the best way to store, and 4 easy ideas for cooking mushrooms.

Best Methods for Storing Produce Long Term

The best methods for each vegetable.

Planting Glory Garden: Here's How I Do It

Join me in the garden as I show you my method.

Must-Watch Movie Recommendation and My Best Tips for Cast Iron

After learning about the dangers of Teflon, you will probably want to ditch your non-stick cookware. Here are some alternatives and my experience with a couple different kinds of non-toxic cookware.