Real Food + Real Life
This hibiscus lemonade will tickle your tastebuds with freshly squeezed lemons and a homemade syrup made from dried hibiscus petals. Growing up, I was a huge lover of lemonade. Who am I kidding, I’m still a huge lover of lemonade! The difference these days is that I am a snob when it comes to it….
When I was a kid, my grandma would make me traditional sunomono and I would eat boatloads of it. I loved it and would get super excited when she made it. When she didn’t have it prepared but had a cucumber on hand, she would cut up the cucumber and pour soy sauce on it….
Want to create a dish that looks oh so fancy? These white wine strawberries and cream desserts are simple to make and look incredible. With a bit of wine in each of the juicy strawberries and topped with cream, you can’t say no. Are you throwing an elegant spring gala with black tie attire? These are a perfect…
My friend, These boozy chocolate covered strawberries are so good. Yes, part of my reasoning is MOST LIKELY due to the fact that I was pregnant with gestational diabetes (again) for, well, the duration of my pregnancy. So being able to have chocolate and some wine again was pretty awesome. Really though, these are delicious….
A few years ago, I heard about a blogger event that helped bring awareness and raise money for children battling cancer. As a mom, to imagine what these children and their families must go through is heartbreaking. These amazing children should be given every chance and aid as they bravely fight on. It’s my hope…
Paleo candied bacon. Rich smoky flavor in a crunchy, sweet, portable treat. Is it seriously possible? Yes, my friend, it is and it’s glorious! It’s easy to make, makes your house smell great, and people love to receive it as gifts. There are only 3 ingredients to make this and about 30 minutes cooking time. You’ll…
Looking for that perfect gift for the cook in your life? As always, I do recommend homemade gifts for your loved ones, but I’ve created a great gift guide if you want to purchase them something special. I’ll be honest, I hate going to stores to find gifts. I can’t look at ratings so I’m…
I’m sorry, you’re coming over when? We’ve all had the call when a friend or family member announces they’re coming over with the whole gang. Right now. What do you do? Is the house clean enough? Do I have any food to put out? What about drinks? Entertainment? Do they have kids? How am…
Cuban wraps are hearty with a great combination of salty, sweet, and sour in one bite! The best part is, you can still enjoy the tastes of a Cuban sandwich without the gluten! Last week we focused on Texas and Harvey, this week, we are bringing awareness to charities that are helping with the damaged…