With the 4th of July just around the corner, I have the perfect summer get-together recipe for you! I know some people can have some pretty strong feelings when it comes to what kind of BBQ sauce they prefer. There's Kansas City Style, Texan, North Carolinian, and many more I'm sure. Me? I really don't care either way as long as it's tasty and there isn't high fructose corn syrup and maltodextrin in the ingredient list! (Sounds snooty, I know...what can I say?) I am a bit of an ingredient snob, but I do care what goes[...]
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I feel like I just stopped talking about how hot it was (I think that went on well into December), but just like that, we find ourselves back in the season of Summer! Yes, it is great being able to go to the beach or play in a pool, enjoy long summer nights, and BBQ any night of the week. But gosh, I just realllllly don't like being hot. I shouldn't complain too much-this morning the news was presenting a "high heat advisory" because we were reaching the high 80's. It could be worse! Anyway, in "celebration" of the c[...]
I want to start by saying THANK YOU to all of the amazing people that responded to my post on Monday. I have to say, it felt strange putting it all out there and sharing more about my personal life than ever before, but in a way, it was empowering and cathartic. I know that with so much support from friends, family, and even strangers, we will be able to continue on this journey with a positive attitude! But for now, let's get back to sharing delicious, easy, and healthy recipes! I know when I first started cooking, ma[...]
Anytime I even think about Sloppy Joes, the ridiculous scene from Billy Madison pops in my head and I can't help but laugh. The lunch lady in the scene does not make them seem very appetizing, as she heaps the sandwiches onto the plate with the classic lunch lady line, "I made them extra sloppy for ya!" I will say, Sloppy Joes were actually something I looked forward to when I occasionally ate from the cafeteria at school. There is just something very classically "elementary school" about them. But you know what? There[...]