In honor of the holiday season and more indulgent eating, I rounded up 5 of my favorite guilty pleasures from Costco. It's going to be a lot more staying in this year, but that doesn't mean we won't be indulging. For the relaxing days and nights ahead I present you with some scrumptious zero effort food options... 1. Louisiana Brand Hot Link Sausage  If you like heat, you will love these....

What I Learned from Cooking in Quarantine

I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’ve learned from cooking during Quarantine. From mid-March to mid-June, my husband and I made every single meal at home. I use the term “make” loosely because sometimes that meant heating a frozen pizza or throwing together a sandwich… but other times it meant simmering a pot of bolognese on the stove all day or breaking out the cast iron pan. It...

Makeshift Meal: Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Vegetables & Tomato Sauce

I always try my best to minimize food waste.  One of the best ways to do this without eating the same thing over and over again is to make a new meal with the partial amounts of already-cooked food and odd ingredients I have on hand. I like calling these “Makeshift Meals” because they are new meals but don’t require too much planning, effort or time. They can also be easily...

My Favorite Simple Recipes

Since so many of us are cooking more than we ever have before, I thought it would be fun to share my favorite recipes.  Recipes on Repeat These are tried-and-true favorites that often make a weekly appearance in our house.  The Best Turkey Tacos  by Buns in My Oven I have chipotle chilli powder which adds an extra kick - I usually use closer to 1 tablespoon chilli powder instead...

Bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon I love from $16 to $35

Cabernet Sauvignon is a staple in our house. I think it’s a universally palette-please red and most of our friends and family enjoy it.  Below are six that I love to keep on hand at home. I believe these are real crowd-pleasers; equally great for enjoying on their own, with a simple dinner or an elaborate feast. I also feel confident bringing any of these to someone’s home. Even though...