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Savory Sweet Potato Burger

Savory Sweet Potato Burger

Who doesn’t love burgers? They’re great to indulge in once in a while. I know I get some really strong burger cravings from time to time! Of course, you don’t  …
Pothos and Postpartum

Pothos and Postpartum

I never considered myself a plant person. Those #plantmamas on social media seemed a bit off, trading their marbles for expensive dirt, or so I thought. But life has a  …
The Dirt on Covering Your Seeds

The Dirt on Covering Your Seeds

I still remember the first time I knelt down to plant a packet of wildflower seeds in my garden. I scattered them like a child tossing confetti, then promptly buried  …
Zesty Lemon-Rosemary Butter Sauce

Zesty Lemon-Rosemary Butter Sauce

Let's have a moment of appreciation for butter, shall we? That magical ingredient that makes everything taste better and somehow convinces children to eat things they'd otherwise reject with dramatic  …
Cilantro-Lime Mojo Sauce

Cilantro-Lime Mojo Sauce

Let's talk about the sauce that made me question why I've spent so much money on bottled marinades all these years! Cilantro-Lime Mojo Sauce (pronounced mo-ho, not like Austin Powers'  …
The Devilishly Good Egg

The Devilishly Good Egg

Summer in California meant more than just long days, golden sunsets, and backyard feasts—it meant picnic season. And no picnic was complete without a proper spread of cold fried chicken,  …
Three Bean Salad

Three Bean Salad

If you ever found yourself at one of our family’s Summer picnics, you’d quickly realize that my dad, a professional chef and an avid gardener, had a deep and abiding  …