It’s hard to believe it’s been so long since I’ve kept up with this blog! This past year has been such a rollercoaster. The death of my grandmother during the holidays at the end of last year, and the constant ever-changing health struggle of my whole family. Caroline, who is a year and a half […]
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Stuffed Italian Eggplant
Growing up I wanted to try eggplant for a long time. I’ve always loved vegetables but was hesitant to try eggplant since my mom always told me how much she hated the smell. She would tell me how she made an eggplant dip for an event once, but just cooking the eggplant smelled so bad […]
Peach Cucumber Salsa & Summer Memories
Southern summers are hot and long, seeing a heat index of over 100°f is almost a daily occurrence in Louisiana, unless there’s rain. Therefore, using the oven during the day is not usually a pleasant experience. Thankfully there’s quite a lot of options of what you can do with fresh produce! I love this salsa, it’s […]
Sweet Potato Bowls & a New Diagnosis
I am back from my unplanned hiatus! I did not plan on being away so long, however, this year has been much more hectic than I imagined. This year so far has included many injuries, trips to Jackson Mississippi to see a specialist, 911 calls, ER trips, and regular day-to-day life as a chronically ill […]
Roasted Butternut Brussels Sprout Salad & Happy Thanksgiving
Autumn is my favorite time of the year, I love it as the days grow colder and the trees slowly begin changing colors. It reminds me of this beautiful lake nearby, which my family visited a couple years ago. The air was crisp, the trees were golden, and the water was freezing! We all had […]
Apple Hash Stuffed Sweet Potatoes & an Ambulance Ride
Today is my last day of Whole30, so I thought I’d share with you one of my favorite meals for this past month. Sweet potatoes stuffed with apples, onions, and turkey. I love this meal because it’s packed with some of my favorite flavors and reminds me of Thanksgiving, but also because it gives me […]