Lacto-Fermentation Guide: How to Ferment Vegetables
Have you ever wondered how lacto-fermentation works? I’ve got you covered! This in-depth guide will walk you through how to ferment vegetables so you can make your own deliciously-flavored veggies at...
View ArticleInstant Pot Farro Risotto with Spring Veggies
This healthy Instant Pot farro risotto is creamy, flavorful, and packed with spring veggies like peas and asparagus. Enjoy luxurious-tasting, savory risotto in a fraction of the time it normally takes...
View ArticleBrunch Recipes for Easter: 13 Delicious Ideas
Easter is coming up, and I’ve put together some of my favorite brunch recipes for Easter, in hopes that they brighten your Easter this year, too, regardless of whether you spend it with yourself or a...
View ArticleDC Cherry Blossom Fun
Hi friends! We’ve had a lot of adventures since I last checked in! Matt’s parents (who are fully vaccinated now, woo!!) arrived for a visit on Friday evening, and from Saturday to Tuesday Matt and I...
View ArticleLemony Quinoa Salad with Spinach
This simple and quick lemony quinoa salad with spinach and kidney beans comes together in no time! It makes a great healthy packed or make-ahead lunch, or enjoy it as a side dish alongside meat or...
View ArticleOuter Banks Babymoon Weekend
The last weekend in March, Matt and I drove down to North Carolina for a little babymoon in the Outer Banks! We weren’t sure we’d be able to do a babymoon this time around because of all the logistics,...
View ArticleFriday Randomness
Hi friends! Popping in today with some recent eats + fun. We had a nice Easter with my parents – we went over there on Sunday afternoon and they had a little Easter egg hunt ready for Riese before...
View ArticleNesting
Hello, hello! My latest pregnancy obsession is egg salad… yum. We had it per my request yesterday for an al fresco lunch at my parent’s place and it hit the spot. Plus a simple salad with some of my...
View Article34 Week Pregnancy Update (Baby #2)
Hi friends! Time is moving quickly now all of a sudden – I’m 34 weeks pregnant today with baby number two! In case you missed them, here are my other baby #2 pregnancy-related posts: My pregnancy...
View Article10 Salmon Dinner Ideas
I’m a big fan of salmon, and these salmon dinner ideas are some of my absolute favorite meals! Years ago, I used to be scared to make salmon at home because every time I did it came out tough and dry...
View ArticleDill Yogurt Sauce FTW
Hi friends! It seems appropriate that because I posted my Salmon Dinner Ideas blog post on Friday we had one of the salmon recipes for dinner this weekend! Matt, Riese, and I went over to my parent’s...
View ArticleTurkey Bacon Wrap
I always love simple, tasty meals, and this turkey bacon wrap is no exception! This is one of my favorite kinds of recipes because it’s basically a no-recipe recipe. Feel free to mix up the quantities...
View ArticleMemoirs & Non-Fiction Books I’ve Read Lately
Coming at you today with another fun book list, this time focusing on memoirs and non-fiction books I’ve read lately! I’ve been a reading machine, and I love sharing my favorites with you guys! If you...
View ArticleGetting Close + Weekend Eats
Hello, hello! We are getting down to the wire over here – I’ll be 36 weeks pregnant with baby number 2 in a couple days! Time feels like it’s moving more quickly now. We have our 36 week appointment...
View ArticleLemon Pancakes with Ricotta
Whenever springtime rolls around, it brings to mind bright, zesty lemons. And if you’re looking for a perfect way to enjoy those lemons (like I was): these lemon pancakes with ricotta are IT. Oh, and...
View ArticleHealthy Toddler Snack Ideas
Riese started a morning preschool program recently, and as a result we’ve been packing a lot of snacks. I’ve been taking pictures of her snack boxes and thought it might be helpful to share them in...
View ArticleSriracha Tofu Stir Fry
This sriracha tofu stir fry features the most delectable sauce with spicy, sweet, and salty flavors all in one. Add in some rice or noodles if desired, and dinner is served! Of course, you can mix and...
View Article37 Week Pregnancy Update (Baby #2) + Maternity Leave Plans
Wow, 37 weeks!! We are really getting down to the wire now all of a sudden! Could be any day now, or could be another month… we’ll see. 🙂 In case you missed them, here are my other baby #2...
View ArticleFriday Faves
Hi friends! In case you missed it, check out Wednesday’s 37 week pregnancy update blog post – it includes my maternity leave plans and what to expect on the blog this summer in terms of posting...
View ArticleBye for Now!
Hi friends! We are at almost 38 weeks over here and getting more and more excited every day to welcome baby boy soon! I’m so curious if he will come early or be a little late… only time will tell!...
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