• Fig Brownie Bites

    Fig Brownie Bites

    This probably goes without saying, but it’s incredibly difficult to do anything with a newborn in the house. I was also incredibly naive to think that I could get anything done while he is sleeping. Why? Because I can only do things that don’t make NOISE. Cooking… makes noise. Baking… makes noise. Sweeping up the back yard…… Read more

  • Pregnancy Week 40: What to Do While You Wait

    Pregnancy Week 40: What to Do While You Wait

    The countdown is on but what am I supposed to do when I’m creeping up on the due date (or past it) and I have no more work, I can’t leave for the weekend, and I’m marginally or extremely uncomfortable in my huge pregnant body? Here are some ideas! Coloring Books They’re all the rage… Read more

  • Peanut Maca Protein Milkshake

    Peanut Maca Protein Milkshake

    I’ve never been a huge peanut butter consumer, especially once I started eating paleo back in 2008. Peanuts are botanically classified as a legume and not a true nut like almonds or walnuts. This means that peanuts are “technically” forbidden on the paleo diet. That being said, there are plenty of people who tolerate legumes well or need to… Read more

  • Pregnancy Week 39: Nursery is Ready

    Pregnancy Week 39: Nursery is Ready

    There’s been a huge lag in my pregnancy posts because… SURPRISE! I’m not pregnant anymore! Atlas Jacob Ledford was born at 5:56 am on his mommy’s birthday July 17. I’ll definitely share the details in an upcoming “birth story” post, but for now I really want to play “show and tell” with Atlas’ Nursery! My… Read more

  • Jalapeño Chimichurri Sauce

    Jalapeño Chimichurri Sauce

    If you add one recipe to your culinary arsenal this summer, it should be this sauce. I’m not even kidding. The light and fresh herbs plus a mildly spicy jalapeño kick and a wallop of salty garlic… it’s literally the perfect companion for EVERYTHING! Fish. Yes. Shredded Pork. Yes. Grilled Steak. Yes. Eggs and Bacon. Yes.… Read more

  • Bruschetta BLT Bites

    Bruschetta BLT Bites

    Has anyone had a pet get sprayed by a skunk? I hadn’t, until last weekend. My pooch decided to go investigate a funny looking cat across the street and BAM. Smelly Dog. Nothing like cleaning up a skunk-y dog at 9:30 pm on a weekend night. What would have really made it interesting would be… Read more