Ground Chicken Bowl
Right now most people are on a health kick. Hitting the gym, eating right and trying to get more sleep! Me like most people I am working to do the same. This recipe is a very easy one to create. My goal was to offer healthy alternatives in this bowl. There is nothing...
Crooked Branch
Rest should be a vital part of our life. Proper rest is necessary for us all. Rest refreshes, revives, inspires and also allows time and space for us to be still in the presence of God. My husband and I decided to take a few days away from our home and kiddos to just...
Family Time, Passing Down Recipes
My mom is famously known for her Cinnamon Rolls. She makes these Cinnamon Rolls for our family and it has been a hit for as long as I can remember. She was visiting for Thanksgiving a few weeks ago and I asked her if she wanted to teach the kiddos how to make her...
Cooking with Kids, Sourcebooks Kids
My son loves to cook. On any given day you will find him in the kitchen with me. He was thrilled when these books arrived. I am partnering with Sourcebooks Kids to share about a few kid's cookbooks. For the first time ever, the Emmy-winning show America's Test Kitchen...
De Dao Hunan Style Tapas
De Dao has been a name I have heard a lot over the last few months. I am apart of a Foodie group on Facebook in the Cypress Area and they have been ranting and raving about this restaurant. A few weeks ago my husband and I finally had a chance to go to the restaurant....
Lasagna Soup
My kids love Lasagna. I like Lasagna too but not as much as them. One day I was trying to decide what to cook and they said Lasagna. I felt like eating soup that day, so I figured out a compromise, Lasagna Soup. I know immediately some will be skeptical but just hear...
The Night ZooKeeper, Make Writing Magical
My daughter loves writing. She has a very vivid imagination. I love reading her stories and writing creations. When I was chosen to work with The Night Zoo Keeper I was so excited! Simply because I knew it would be a great project for my daughter. She's already a...
TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights
This year for Christmas my family and I are exploring the different options for Christmas Fun in the Houston area. This is only our 2nd Christmas here in Houston. Being in such a big city has it's benefits, there is so much to do in driving distance. We visited the...
Taco Tuesday Steak Salad Edition
I love Taco Tuesday! Who doesn't love Tacos. But staying with my health kick as I prepare for the New Years, I am sharing my Taco Steak Salad. You can still enjoy some of the things you love about Taco Tuesday but without the Tortillas. A few simple ingredients make...
Instant Pot Italian Soup
I purchased an Instant Pot months ago. I didn't have time to really use it but I finally made time to play around with it. Instant Pot has been a popular item in 2019. I will elaborate more about my thoughts on the Instant Pot in another blog post. Today's recipe...