I is for Indian Food Curry is one of my all-time favorite dishes. Tikka Masala being forefront in my mind when I think of mouthwatering foods. The first time I remember making curry (although I'd eaten it plenty of times) was at the beginning of 2015 when I went to Ghana, West Africa. We stayed … Continue reading Finishing (strongish) the A to Z Challenge 2018

I regularly work in several kitchens: The one in my house, the one at the coffee shop, the one at the retreat, and the one at church. Throughout my experience working in various kitchens there are some things that I've discovered are really helpful to have around, and other little tips and tricks to make … Continue reading U is for Utensils {A to Z Challenge 2018}

  Several years ago the tradition started up out of nowhere and soon took over with fun and memories that lasted until the weather got too cold to eat outside. It was a community event that took place every Tuesday and brought lots of laughter, fun, and delicious, mouth-watering food. Taco Tuesday is high on … Continue reading T is for Taco Tuesday {A to Z Challenge 2018}

At work, we've begun serving Matcha smoothies. Here's what Matcha Source has to say about the tea: What are the Health Benefits of Matcha Tea? *One serving of matcha tea is the nutritional equivalent of 10 cups of regularly brewed green tea *When you drink matcha you ingest the entire leaf and receive 100% of … Continue reading R is for Raspberry Matcha Smoothies {A to Z Challenge 2018}

Happy Thursday, folks! Today the letter "Q" is for Quinoa Salad. It's one of my favorite meals to make because you can do so many variations of them and they're all delicious! I did things a little different this time and my little brother actually stood on a chair to film me. Not quite the … Continue reading Q is for Quinoa Salad {A to Z Challenge 2018}

Plantains are delicious. We don't have them very often around here, but when we do they're always a treat and barely come out of the frying pan before they're gobbled up by whatever family members are lurking around the kitchen. Have you ever had plantains? What's your favorite way to eat them? We generally fry … Continue reading P is for Plantains {A to Z Challenge 2018}

I was nearly nine when my oldest sister got married. One of my favorite things to do in the following years was to visit her. At one point, she and her husband and firstborn lived in the woods in a little cabin down a steep ridge. They didn't have electric or indoor plumbing and when … Continue reading O is for Onions

I guess with April in full force around us it's not exactly the right time of year, but it still felt like this delightful winter tradition should be shared with all. Maybe you'll bookmark it and while sifting through your websites eight months from now with the December wind screeching around you, you'll see it … Continue reading N is for Nutmeg {A to Z Challenge 2018}

Since I missed three letters in the A to Z Challenge, I decided to catch up with them on Sundays. Enjoy! As a writer, I'm not sure if I should even confess this, but it might help some other struggling author out there, so I decided to just blurt it out for the whole world … Continue reading A is for Alphabet Soup {A to Z Challenge 2018}