Just a couple of days ago, I was in my kitchen quietly chopping a bit of cilantro and diced onions for our chorizo tacos that my family would be eating for supper that evening. I walked over to the refrigerator as Little Brother made his way into the kitchen and watched me pull out a black avocado perfectly ripened for our meal. He watched me quietly as I made my way around the giant seed with a sharp knife and sliced it in half. As I pulled the creamy flesh into two, Little Brother looked up at ... continue reading...
My Favorite Links and Things
Tomorrow will be the first day of June – my favorite month of the year. I'll have a Little Mama turning 2 and a Big Brother turning 8 years old in the next month. Now that the spring will soon turn to summer, my family will slow down – revering in his creation. We'll camp, swim, bike, tend to our urban homestead, and for the next month, swing into a slower routine in homeschool. We only have 1 more month until we're officially done for the school year; however, right about now, we're all ready ... continue reading...
Creamed Spinach, Sausage, and Potato Casserole – A Simple Mid-Week Recipe
Each spring, when the farmers market first opens for the season, I excitedly visit my favorite vendors to see if they've begun to sell spinach. I enjoy its mild flavor that complements many dishes well and coupled with its nutritional benefits, I try to sprinkle into as many meals as I can. Did you know spinach is a great source of magnesium, iron, potassium, vitamin c, vitamin k, manganese, and folate/folic acid? Or, oddly enough, that it's also high in protein? Pretty great, huh?! Besides ... continue reading...
Easy, Whole Wheat Einkorn Cheddar Crackers + Giveaway!
This post is sponsored by Mighty Nest: An online store that provides you the ability to research, get advice and buy natural, organic and non-toxic products all in one place... plus they donate 15% of your order to your local school! As I've been sharing on the blog lately, my family is in the midst of baseball season. I've been intentional in making quick and easy meals for the busy baseball season and I've been trying to cut down on sugary treats that spread like wild fire at the ball park. ... continue reading...
My Favorite Things
Happy Sunday, everyone. I hope you're getting a bit of downtime to relax with family and friends over this long memorial weekend. My family, we're doing a bit of both. Yesterday, I was overjoyed to wake up without a care in the world as all 3 children had spent the night with Abuela and Papa so that Gabe and I could hit the town for an evening. We had such a wonderful time, engaged in great conversation at a new brewery in town called Exile. Their local craft brews are just what this mama ... continue reading...
