03/25/2020
There are so many reasons why I love this Cumin Sweet Potato Soup recipe, but the main reason right now is that I have two bags of sweet potatoes in my pantry. The second is that in addition to said sweet potatoes this recipe only calls for four other ingredients (if you don’t count salt and water). Parker’s first preschool always served a wide variety of soups for lunchtime at school and it was so eye opening to me that soup could be a great food for kids. It’s such a clever way to get kids to eat their veggies or … 
Do you have an Instant Pot? After hearing dramatic murmurings about it like, “It’s changed my life!” and “This is the greatest invention!” I finally bought one myself. I already have a slow cooker and a dozen other small kitchen devices and appliances taking up precious space in the kitchen so it took longer than I wish to actually try it out myself. Roasts come out so moist. You can even sauté in it! There are a handful of recipes that I make in it that are on constant rotation, but this one is a fan … 
Blueberry hand pies are the sweet treat you need! These fruit hand pies are flaky and crisp while carrying the sweet flavor of blueberry with the tiniest hint of lavender. Dessert, breakfast, or a mid morning snack, you can’t go wrong with these! We’ve already extensively talked pies (here and here), but what can we say, Jen and I are big fans. There’s just something truly comforting and cozy about a pie. Which is where I came up with the idea for these blueberry hand pies. I know typically Valentine’s day is about chocolate and … 
Cold and flu season is lingering and there’s never been a better time to boost your immune system with these ginger shots than now! We’ve added lemon, turmeric, elderberry and more for the ultimate wellness blend. They’re cheap and super fast to make– under 3 minutes! Keep reading for the full recipe… Back in December our whole family got the flu. On Christmas Eve, as I was lying awake in the twin bed next to Parker’s in her bedroom when I did something I had never done before while sick: I made a …