Geez, this summer flew by fast! It’s unbelievable that some schools have already begun the Fall Semester and here I am, graduated and wondering what to do with myself now that I will never walk into a university again. (I know, I know. You’re probably saying, “never say ‘never,’ Hope.” So maybe it isn’t never but […]
Recipes
Easy #Blueberry Pie
It seems like only yesterday that I was picking blueberries with my friend. And now, sadly, the season is over! Fortunately, there was still had a good amount of blueberries left in my freezer to make Cobalt yet another birthday pie! (aaand two years ago) I used my recipe for Easy Oil Crust from an Apple Pie […]
Minty Berry and Pineapple Salad with Honey
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Volunteering at the Farmers’ Market
It’s already August 5th! Can you believe it? Seems like just yesterday that I started volunteering at Crabtree Farms for our weekly CSA box and walked excitedly down a stage to shake the hands of people I didn’t know. With no school to get ready for this month, I am throwing myself head first into volunteering […]
Fluffy Waffles + #Blueberry Syrup
You guys may be wondering what in the world I am doing with all the blueberries I picked the other day. Well, I’ve made blueberry muffins and smoothies so far AND blueberry syrup. This syrup is so easy to make and so delicious! Cobalt and I poured it over homemade wheat, cinnamon waffles for a […]
Recipe Inspiration: Easy Stir Fry
Recently, I’ve added a new hobby to my life: Teaching Cooking Classes. I meet a friend once a week or so to teach her some simple recipes and techniques that she can take with her for the rest of her life. So far we’ve learned knife skills (though I will say that I’m not the best […]
Farm Fresh #Blueberries + Muffin Recipe
Ah, blueberry season. What a wonderful time of the year! Today my friend Rachael and I drove out to a Georgia farm to pick 2 gallons each of sweet, juicy blueberries. 2 1/2 hours later we succeeded. It was a nice time to catch up and enjoy the beautiful weather we Tennesseans have been having […]
What are Heirloom Tomatoes? + Tomato Sauce Recipe
What a beautiful summer it has been here in Chattanooga! It’s been hot all right (as I sit here typing this post, in my house with a fan blowing on me and wearing a tank top, I’m still sweating) but beautiful nonetheless. We’ve had a perfect amount of rain and sun mix; and for the […]
Meat and Two: Spicy Turkey Meatloaf + Creamy Smashed Potatoes + Fennel, Beet & Kale Greens
“Meat & threes.” You gotta love ‘em. Protein, starch, vegetable (and/or fruit) and bread — it’s all there, perfectly blanketing the plate with colors, nutrition and deliciousness. I don’t often cook meat and threes. Mostly because it’s a lot of work to make for only two people (Hubs and I). I usually make a meat/protein and one. Tuna […]
Zucchini, Apple, Carrot & Coconut Sweet Bread with Cream Cheese Icing
If you’ve been following me on instagram, you may have noticed that I recently posted a picture collage of my recent attempt making zucchini bread. Well, here is the recipe, finally, with some real DSLR pictures (I really need to stop using my phone for blog pics…) and some new dishes! :D I found a […]