A Simple Fool

It is still a little early for strawberry season, although in the Deep South it is just beginning. My grocery store has had strawberries for the past couple weeks and I finally bought some! They were actually pretty good for this early in the season. If like me, you are yearning for the fresh fruit [...]

Banana Chocolate Coconut Blondies “Monkey Bars”

I have dubbed this recipe, “Monkey Bars,” because Jude, my little monkey, loves them. Not to mention that he acted like a monkey while I was making them. He has claimed ownership over mommy’s onions and throws them at every opportunity. I had just swept the floor, but decided that it was best to let [...]

Chicken and Rice Wraps with Ginger Sauce

As I was sitting at breakfast on Saturday in my yoga pants and over-sized t-shirt, I turned to my husband and said, “I have done a terrible job getting dressed with this pregnancy.” Without skipping a beat he chimed back, “At least the food is better this time, honey.” I laughed. I am a sucker [...]

Migas Tacos

Migas is a Tex-Mex dish of eggs, corn tortillas, and various other interchangeable ingredients. The word itself means, “crumbs,” in Spanish. Migas is wonderful enfolded in a corn tortilla with refried beans to make a Migas Taco. There are so many ways to make this dish. I always go with what I have on hand [...]

Refried Beans

Before going gluten-free and moving to Raleigh, I used to love going to Mexican restaurants. Now in order to get good refried beans, I have to make them at home. My little boy also loves refried beans, so I feel better knowing they were made by me! I got this recipe from Chevys Fresh Mex [...]