I enjoy setting goals, and the new year seems to be a perfect time to start over. The thing that really helps me accomplish my goals is setting a yearly focus. Last year was Year of the Garden, and what a good experience that was. You can’t do everything, but you can do a few […]
Latest Recipes

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Ground Lamb Recipe
Roasted butternut squash soup with ground lamb. This is the meal that made me love butternut squash. Seriously, I had never liked it before. I always bought a couple every winter, hoping to prepare it in a way that would change my mind. Finally, it happened! This roasted butternut squash soup is delicious, and the […]

Apricot Cream Cake Recipe
For years I have struggled celebrating birthdays. We have been on various lifestyle diets like dairy free, and later gluten free while we figured out what our bodies thrived on. We have settled on the Wise Traditions diet, and have been happily following their guidelines for a few years now. We have spent several years […]

Lamb Meatballs with Creamy Gravy Recipe
Lamb Meatballs with Creamy Gravy. This lamb meatballs recipe is moist and has such a good balance of flavors. The meat balls hold together well, and will not disappoint. This recipe is easily doubled to serve guests or bring to a potluck. I have really enjoyed cooking with lamb these last couple months. Our very […]

Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
Chicken and rice soup recipe. Chicken soup is my grounding meal. If anyone is sick in the house, we have chicken soup for dinner. When returning from vacation, you can bet I’m making soup for dinner. There is just nothing quite as home-y feeling as chicken soup. As usual, this recipe is simple, isn’t that […]