2 english cucumbers 16 oz of strawberry (one standard container) 6 oz block of feta cheese Olive Oil (I used blood orange) Balsamic vinegar (I used bourbon barrel aged) Slice cucumber and strawberries thinly.Sprinkle with salt and pepperLet marinate about 2-3 hoursDrain any excess liquidAdd 2 tbsp each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.Shake/stir to […]
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Well, we live in the South, so of course we’ve just finished what we like to call false spring. These past few days of warmth have been wonderful. We’ve spent time outside as a family getting our gardens ready, and we’ve enjoyed evening walks together. Man, these times are so amazing right now. Everyone relaxes,
Everyone has heard the term — or participated in — spring cleaning. But to me, spring is about more than cleaning. Spring is a chance to reset. I love winter, but after a few really long, really cold weeks this year, I was craving warmth. This year especially. We had snow and below-freezing temperatures for
I’ve been thinking a lot about our garden this year. The older I get, the more I pay attention to what we bring into our home. It feels like every week there’s another recall, another warning, another reminder that convenience often comes with a cost. And while I know we can’t control everything, I want
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As a mom of four, I try to think ahead as much as I can. I need to be prepared for the off days — the days I forget things, when schedules don’t line up, or when I simply don’t feel well. I’m so thankful to have the best husband and partner in life who
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Not the kind where you’re just mad. The deeper kind. The kind that sits in your chest when you know you’re capable of more — when you’ve always worked for more — but the label on your name tag doesn’t quite tell the full story. I’ve never taken a job just to have a job.
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Last spring I decided I was tired. Tired of groceries going bad too quickly.Tired of tomatoes that tasted “off.”Tired of watching the price of food climb higher every week.And in the middle of that frustration, I found myself thinking about being a little girl on my grandparents’ property — where the garden was bigger than
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Today was a good day.Full of intention. Full of chaos. Full of fun. Full of cooking. The girls haven’t slept well all weekend — they’re fighting off a cold — but our boys have been amazing. Helpful. Playing together in their room. Giving us little pockets of peace. The husband requested breakfast this morning, and
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