A Guide to My Second Home(s) Really odd but true fact about me- I LOVE grocery stores. My dad jokes that I might as well have my paycheck direct-deposited to Whole Foods. I credit this to the fact that I grew up with only a Walmart within about 30 miles of where I lived. It […]
This is like my LBD of kale salads. It’s so simple, low-maintenance, and a go-to when I don’t have a lot of time or ingredients. It hits all the right notes- the tangy lemon, sweet apple, spicy ginger, and crunchy kale can turn the hearts of even the most devout kale haters (my roommate is […]
It’s SUMMER which means all the peaches are ripe, sweet, and begging to make their way into your dinner menu. And just in time for the 4th! How can you resist?! This play on classic caprese (kah-preh-say) salad is such a stunning yet simple main dish to serve at a backyard barbecue or on a […]
I am so excited to share some of the recipes from the new Abundantly More Magazine created by a sweet friend as a way to showcase the profound Gospel implications in simple, everyday life. I got to share a bit of my food philosophy in the magazine… “Any place there is joy, there is God. And […]
I guess you could say I put the lime in the coconut. I never quite understood what that means, but I can see why it’s a song lyric, because the creamy coconut with the tangy lime is the perfect combo. But what’s even better is this comes together in only 30 minutes, requires minimal ingredients, […]
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We are often asked this question when we are young, and we respond with something dreamlike, and usually impossible. We are asked again when we get a bit older, and probably respond differently with a slightly more “mature” answer than “ballerina astronaut”. But then we […]
For some reason, when I am having company, I always decide to try something new. This is probably as close as I come to “living life on the edge” if I’m being honest. But where there’s risk, there’s a chance at reward, and let me tell you- this dish was a crowd pleaser (especially since […]
“How much better to get wisdom than gold*, to get insight rather than silver*. The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives. Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:16-18 The Problem with Self-Care *also see: the perfect body, grades, social media status, clothes, […]
Consider this Shrimp & Grits’ fancier, more health-conscious cousin from California. I went to the beach with my family recently, and this was my first time trying scallops. Like fish, they’re nice and light, but with a bit more bite like shrimp. This dish still has all the flavor of its traditional southern comfort food […]
My mom says- and I quote- “this is the best guacamole I’ve ever had.” Now I know some of you are diehard traditional guac fans, and I completely respect that- why fix what isn’t broken, right? But if you’re feeling a little crazy, these few little tweaks just set it over the top. It’s such […]
