As spring has sprung here in Iowa, I’ve been looking forward to the backyard BBQ’s and margarita parties (with covd-safety in mind, of course)! Margaritas …
Sweet and Spicy Infused Margaritas for the WIN!
What about TROUT?
My husband is an avid fisherman and brings home plenty of fresh fish from the lakes and rivers around the midwest. When it’s pan fish …
The Perfect Puffed Pancake
A little drama for breakfast? Yes, please! This puffy pancake, also called a German pancake or Dutch baby, is one of my family’s favorite morning …
Veggie Update! It’s Transplanting time.
My vegetable seedlings are getting BIG! Which means it’s time for an upgrade. As their roots grow, they like to be repotted into a larger …
Let’s Toast to Spring
I always enjoy using homegrown ingredients in my cocktails. Of course at this time of year, there aren’t many options to choose from … but …
Roasted Bone-In Chicken Breasts are the BEST!
I am a huge fan of chicken on the bone. And trust me, I didn’t always feel that way. Spending years as a vegetarian, it …
Kitchen Sink Quiche
I love making quiche on the weekends—especially if I have guests in town (oh sweet memories of pre-Covid days … I digress). My favorite thing …
Spring has Sprung
Hey ALL! Annie here with an outdoor garden update. Celery, fava beans, lettuce, garlic, and more are settled in the garden and looking fabulous. Here …
Getting Saucy in the A.M.
This is one of my absolute favorite brunches on the weekend—a simplified spin on Middle-Eastern/North African shakshuka and the Italian classic, eggs-in-purgatory. It’s bright, bold, …
Make Mine a MUSHROOM burger
Barbecued portobello cheeseburgers are my ultimate spring and summer comfort food. I’ve been eating these things since I was a kid (mainly when my fam …
They’re ALIVE!
I planted my herbs and veggies from seed and they are GROWING! It’s such a great feeling this time of year to have something green …