Casseroles are my jam.  There is really nothing more that I love than a hearty and delicious comfort casserole.  Growing up, my mother was the queen of the casserole kind (along with fried potatoes and eggs..but that’s for another post.). Needless to say, comfort casseroles take me back.  About 20 years, actually. I am traveling […]

Hello, Monday! This weekend was amazing.  I still cannot believe it has come and gone.. ..and in case you didn’t catch all the crazy of the gender reveal party over on Instagram.. We are having a girl! photo : bfaith photography Much much more of that and a full recap on the blog t o […]

Today marks the start of a week of busy.  Busy that puts us having dinner as a family just once (Tuesday).. and therefore my meal plan is rather boring and full of repeat offenders.  Breakfasts mostly consisting of frozen waffles, quick cook oats, cereal with cartoon characters on the box, and yogurt.  Lunch is whatever […]

Cravings.  Lets talk about those for a second.  I’m generally even keeled when it comes to food.  I pretty much love it all.  Peas are probably my least favorite of all vegetables, but I’ll eat them.  Blueberries are probably my least favorite of all fruits (its a texture, not flavor, thing for me), but again, I’ll eat them.  I’m just […]

photo credit: b faith photography As a dietitian, I’ve heard it time and time again – cooking with your children can be one of the best ways to teach the simple principles of good (balanced) nutrition and begin to mold and encourage healthy eating habits for life.  Understandably, it wasn’t until I actually had kids […]

Mixing it up this week with these meal plans – Hello Monday:)  I have grand plans to succeed in follow through with these meals – breakfast and lunch isn’t the issue, it is always dinner that gets me.  I’m fully prepared to make it, but the energy to do it isn’t always the greatest at […]