This week is about making things easier on yourself. Do you ever find yourself thinking, “How can I figure out dinner this week?” or “How can I get this dessert to work without it sliding all over the place and …

So as many of you know, I have several friends who are on gluten free diets, including three people at work. Since I make treats for my co-workers on their birthdays, I usually feel bad when the treat is not …

Let me tell you a secret: THIS COBBLER HAS FIVE INGREDIENTS AND IS EASY PEASY AND DELICIOUS.  I guess it’s not that much of a secret anymore. Whoops. I’ve never been good at keeping secrets, anyways. Now, after you read …

Becca has been asking forever that we make our own polenta, so one day recently we did just that. It was so easy and delicious that I think I’ll just continue making it homemade, thank you very much! We used …

Last night, JD, Ky and I had what I like to call a “working night” in which we whip up something new and delicious for me to share on this blog. We pour glasses of whatever our drink of choice …

Fun Fact One Dicing onions doesn’t have to lead to tears. Here’s a video to show you a quick tutorial, and the secret to onions in salad success? Soak ’em in water.  Fun Fact Two Garbanzo Beans and Chickpeas are …

Spring has finally decided to show its face in Chicago, chickadees. And for that, we are grateful. In celebration of a season in which the sun shines warmer and the Farmer’s Market is finally open, Ky and I decided to …

For our combined recipe for the month of March, we thought it best to do a traditional peasant stew or soup of each of our heritages that showcase beans as a protein! Corelyn has been wanting to make cassoulet for …

In college, I worked in a french bistro that served cassoulet, and I remember our clientele were always impressed at our traditional presentation of the dish. Out of this experience, I formed the opinion that true cassoulet includes duck legs, …

As March is the month of beans, we wanted to surprise you with some non-traditional bean recipes. Luckily, I had found this recipe online a few months back and have been meaning to try it! I had to tweak the …