I have really, really learned to love the lighting in our new house.  We have an amazing sun porch with white walls and windows all around which makes the perfect condition for photographing food.  The downside?  We have an amazing sun porch with windows ALL around.  It is hottttt in...

…has been amazing.  Somewhat crazy, but truly amazing.  I started a new job, which I am really enjoying.  We have taken multiple road trips which led to one of the most amazing Memorial Day weekends which included hearing the band that played our wedding reception, celebrating the wedding of...

Last Memorial Day I made the most amazing blueberry-almond-oatmeal crumble.  I didn’t make it again this year but I couldn’t stop thinking about that dessert this weekend.  I absolutely loved that dessert and I have two thoughts on it: 1 – I can’t believe it’s been a year since I made...

I often think after visiting the West Coast that I would love to live on the west coast.  Sunny skies, sandy beaches, mild temperatures, etc.  But then I come back to my Midwest home and remember why I love living here – the change in seasons. We have a...

Are you stick of hearing stories about me adjusting to life after Kansas City?  Well I have one more today and it revolves around Trader Joe’s and a salsa that I found there about two weeks before we moved our lives to Central Missouri.  Tomato-less Sweet Corn & Pepper...

Well, here we are, Monday!  I have to say that I feel pretty ready to take on this week.  I’m anxious to see what this week of work brings but also excited because we had a down-right awesome weekend. On Friday Paul and I hosted a cookout at our...