Anyone that’s been a reader here for a while knows I’ve been keeping written meal plans for a long time – on a dry erase board since 2001, the year I was married and on paper calendars since July 2008. That’s a long time! And this little blog has been in existence since 2016 where…
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Meal Planning: Meal Ideas With Roasted Chicken
Keep Calm and Roast a Chicken: A Simple and Comforting Recipe It’s supposed to be sunny and warm outside—it’s mid-May in California, after all. The sun is coming, we just have to wait several more days. For now, keep calm and roast a chicken! There is something so satisfying about knowing how to roast a…
Meal Planning: Make-Ahead Celebratory Spring Menu
Spring Has Sprung in Northern California Spring has definitely sprung in Northern California! The temperatures in the Bay Area have my kids barefoot and jumping in the chilly pool after school. In the non-food world, Spring to me means baseball season is in full swing, NBA playoffs are underway, it’s light outside until after dinner,…
Post-Vacation Meal Planning: Simplify With These Easy Tips
The Post-Vacation Reality: From Relaxation to Real Life We’ve been home from a Hawaiian vacation for less than 24 hours, and the relaxation is already a distant memory! Sound familiar? So much fun, sun, sand, water, and wonderful family memories were made this spring break, but back to dreary, cloudy skies is enough to suck…
Meal Planning: Food Helps Soothe The Soul
Understanding the Tragedy in Montecito For my close friends and family, you know the past few weeks have brought lots of sadness and anxiety with the disaster that has unfolded in Montecito. For those that don’t know me personally but read my blog, my last post focused on the fabulous trip we just took to…
Meal Planning: Happy 2018!
Happy 2018 and Holiday Reflections Happy 2018 to you all! I truly hope you had a great holiday season filled with family and friends. We sure did! Apparently, I failed to take a closer look at our family calendar because we ended up hosting 5 different holiday gatherings in less than 10 days—lots of work…
Meal Planning: One Holiday Down…
Happy Sunday! Reflecting on a Wonderful Thanksgiving I hope everyone enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving, no matter how you celebrated. Whether your gathering was large or small, featured turkey or tofu, and took place at home or elsewhere, sharing a meal with loved ones is always a beautiful experience. It’s a tradition I look forward to…
Meal Planning: A Year Later
Embracing Fall: A Year of Memorable Meals and Meal Planning Happy Fall, everyone! It’s been a year since my last blog update, and I’m thrilled to share our journey over the past months. If you recall, we bought a new home and put our old one on the market. I’m pleased to report that the…
Meal Planning: Exciting Changes and New Beginnings This October
Happy October, everyone! As if fall couldn’t get any busier, we’ve recently undertaken a major life transition. In the past two weeks, we bought a new house and put our current home on the market! To say things have been hectic is an understatement. Managing the sale of our home while still living in it—with…
Meal Planning: Getting Back in the Kitchen
A Week of Busy Schedules and Quick Meals I know it’s been a bit quiet here, and some might be wondering if my family has been eating this past week. Honestly, it was just one of those weeks! Between a hectic holiday weekend, a major school event, and all the kid activities and sports now…