I thrive in organized chaos and I know I shouldn’t but it’s been my normal for so long. I’m a WAHM that homeschools my youngest son and overall mom of four. One thing I have always struggled with is meal planning. I’ve always wanted to try it because I knew it would make my life easier when it comes to scheduling and trying to get it all done! In my perfect world, I’d cook an … [Read more...]
Cooking Light This Holiday Season
Are you taking the light approach while cooking traditional dishes this holiday season? This is the season where we cook our favorite holiday dishes and desserts and can potentially pack on a few pounds if we’re not careful. I’m no calorie counter but, I do like to look at my portion sizes and after my second or third plate… I may have to force myself to STOP! Especially when I … [Read more...]
After Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe Ideas
Thanksgiving was lovely, I prepared the turkey, three pans of homemade baked macaroni and cheese, six sweet potato pies (My MIL recipe), homemade brown gravy, collard greens, stuffing, sweet potato soufflés, my sister prepared rice and peas and brought salad and my niece prepared sweet potato pudding, my oldest daughter prepared banana pudding and my youngest daughter baked two … [Read more...]