After a long week, cooking might be the last thing you feel like doing. While cooking often feels like a mini therapy session, sometimes I simply don’t want to cook. This Spiced Chicken Sauté Recipe was made on a Friday night after a very busy week. It takes less than an hour to make and…
5 Tips for Designing a Comfortable Nursery Room
Designing a nursery room requires a balance of comfort, safety, and practicality. Thoughtful choices in color, furniture, lighting, and layout establish a soothing environment. Parents can create a comfortable nursery room by following these five essential tips. 1. Choose the Right Color Scheme A well-planned color scheme enhances the nursery’s atmosphere. Soft, neutral tones like…
Why Spring Is the Best Time for Canning Fruits and Veggies
Canning has a timeless appeal, offering a way to preserve delicious seasonal fruits and vegetables while connecting with a tradition that goes back generations. If you’ve always wanted to can some produce, Spring is an ideal time to start! Below, we’ll explain why Spring is the best time for canning fruits and veggies and offer…
Baked Stuffed Eggplant Recipe
I’m trying my best to use the cookbooks I already have rather than always looking to the internet for inspiration. It makes me feel more connected to the art of cooking and to my family members who have inspired me with their cooking knowledge. This Baked Stuffed Eggplant is a dish inspired by The Mediterranean…
Risi e Bisi Recipe
Inspired by The Mediterranean Cookbook, this Risi e Bisi Recipe (Rice and Peas) can be served as a comfort food or appetizer. It’s definitely filling enough to be a meal on its own though! Gordon Ramsay has played a large part in my interest in cooking. However, he initially made me fearful of not cooking…
Shrimp Surimi Ball Soup Recipe
This recipe is brought to you by a person who finished work and had to see what ingredients they had to work with. (That person was me, in case that wasn’t quite clear). Thankfully, our freezer had a few bags of Traditions shrimp and surimi balls that we had yet to try. With the other…
Tips for Extending the Lifespan of Your Home
Your home is one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. It’s important to protect that investment! Taking care of your home not only preserves its value. It also ensures it remains a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable space. Follow these tips for extending the lifespan of your home so you can reduce the need…
4 Helpful Tips for Preparing Your Family for Emergencies
Whether it’s a natural disaster, a power outage, or a health crisis, it’s essential to prepare for unexpected emergencies. You can’t predict what lies ahead. But, you can protect your loved ones with these four helpful tips for preparing your family for emergencies. 1. Create a Family Emergency Plan Discuss potential emergency scenarios, such as…