This week I bring you a dish I can make in my sleep, easy citrus baked chicken. This is one of the first ways Emma ate chicken and she has loved it since. The citrus marinade not only gives the chicken a wonderful bright flavor, it also ensures that it stays moist while it bakes. In this recipe I use lemon, thyme and oregano as the base flavors, but you could definitely switch it up with what you like or what you have on hand, like: orange and basil, rosemary, or thymelime and cilantro (add ...
easy citrus baked chicken
10 Times I’ve Found Inspiration in the Ordinary
Small things. Bits of happiness. God winks. Inspirations. I often become overwhelmed by all of the minutiae that make up my days that I fail to see them. Most nights, when my head finally hits the pillow it’s all I can do to make sure my alarm is set and my blankets are just right before I drift off to sleep. Rarely do I have the energy to think about my day and where I saw the delight in it. If you’ve read the first post, you know that this space is a journey to be more intentional in ...
gluten free ice cream cone cupcakes
This year, Emma asked for gluten free ice cream cone cupcakes for her birthday. She got this idea after watching an episode of the Kids Baking Championship. I haven't told you yet that I've molded her into a food-show loving young one. When she was a baby, we binged The Great British Baking Show, which she has since dubbed "watch people bake." During these weeks at home she has been introduced to Pioneer Woman ("Ms Ree") and America's Test Kitchen ("watch people cook"). Not bad substitutes for ...
three
Dear Emma, Now you are three! Three years has gone by so, so fast! Dad and I are so proud of who you are and how you have grown this year. It seems like just yesterday you were toddling around, exploring your world. Now, you run everywhere and yell, “Mommy!” at the top of your lungs. You have so much to say, and have found that sweet but powerful voice of yours. You’ve learned a lot this year. You’ve learned to count, to identify numbers and letters. You know all your colors, and ...
springtime no-pasta pasta
It's Foodie Friday! Each week I will post a recipe or a review of something we've eaten that we enjoy, or something we've experimented with, in hopes to inspire you in the kitchen! This week I was able to get spaghetti squash in my grocery order, so I decided to throw together an easy no-pasta pasta dish for dinner. We love spaghetti squash! In fact, Emma enjoys it over regular pasta, and has since she started eating solids. *Mom win!* Enjoy this simple family recipe that screams springtime! ...
a little sparkle
Let me tell you a story. It's about a girl I knew once. She was a student of mine, one of those who you'll remember forever. She was rough around the edges to say the least, carrying more on her shoulders than any young person should. She and I got along marvelously, for the most part. I would, on the regular, have to crawl down under her desk to talk her out of tears when things got tough. Needless to say, she made an impact. One of my favorite things about having her (we'll call her Lana) ...
