When Jesse and I first got married, I barely knew how to scramble eggs. And if you had asked me to cook them any other way, I would have looked at you like you had a third eyeball. Luckily, Jesse had worked in a few restaurants, and he could teach me all the different ways to … [Read more...]
Real Food How To: Hard Boil Eggs
Hard boiled eggs are one of those things I don't really think to make very often, but when I do, I'm reminded how easy they are! They're a great source of protein, and you can eat them as part of a meal or for a quick snack. They're also one of three foods my two-year-old has … [Read more...]
Real Food How To: Frost A (Good Enough) Cake
Today is Matthew's 6th birthday. I feel like just yesterday he was shoving chocolate cake into his cute little face in nothing but a diaper. (Actually, take out the diaper part and you're pretty close to what's going to be happening later today...) This is where I … [Read more...]
Real Food How To: Make Pesto
For many years of my life, pesto wasn't even on my radar. I didn't know what it was. I didn't know what it tasted like. I was missing out. I don't want that to happen to you. If you haven't ever eaten pesto, get to the store and buy the ingredients to make your own … [Read more...]
Real Food How To: Make A Simple Vinaigrette
One of the hardest parts about doing our Whole 30 last year wasn't drinking black coffee. It wasn't giving up sugar. It wasn't finding enough food to eat. It was figuring out a compliant salad dressing. One of the easiest salad dressings to make when you're trying to … [Read more...]