I love pesto. It is one of my favorite ways to eat pasta – hot or cold, pesto adds great flavor and is easy to make. The problem with many store bought pestos is two fold. First they tend to be oily, and most importantly they generally have pine nuts or tree nuts of some sort. I…
Get Lost in Craters of the Moon in Idaho
At this point you might already think I’ve “got lost”. Say what? Craters of the moon in Idaho? Let’s be real. I thought so too. But let’s rewind just a bit. One of the fantastic things about taking a family road trip instead of hopping on a flight is that you get to see all…
Honey Roasted Carrots
Honey Roasted Carrots are an easy veggie side dish for any night of the week. Life’s busy. Who has time to spend hours in the kitchen? I know I don’t, and I’m sure you don’t either. Roasting veggies is a great way to get a healthy veggie side dish on the table without having to…
Mama’s Homemade Apple Pie
This homemade apple pie is quite simple to make and always gets rave reviews whether it’s made with a double crust or topped with a crumb topping. This is the apple pie recipe my mom has used my whole life and it always gets rave reviews. I have no idea where she got it. I’ve…
Best Donut Shops in NH
We set out to find all the best donut shops in New Hampshire and we’re giving you the scoop. This handy guide will let you craft your own NH Donut Trail.
Free Things to Do in Rochester, New York
These free things to do in Rochester, NY are perfect for a wide variety of ages and make a great addition to your family travel itinerary.
Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Decadent cream cheese frosting flavored with fresh orange is easy to make and perfect topping just about any cake. Last year my friend Laura at Little House Big Alaska started an awesome group called Great British Baking Show Bake-Along. (If you’re a fan of the show you totally should check it out. You’d love it!)…
Ham and Potato Hash
I often hear “I love ham but rarely buy it because there’s just so much left over I don’t know what to do with it all.” Good news! Ham is one of those proteins that stretch a meal easily and is easy on the budget, especially after a season of spending. This Ham and Potato…
5 Places to Eat in Sevierville, Tennessee
You know one of the best parts about traveling is trying the local food, but who wants to risk spending money on a meal that’s nothing to call home about? I sure don’t – especially if we’re on a family vacation and feeding all 5 of us. That’s why I’m sharing places to eat in…
Cranberry Orange Muffins
Cranberry Orange Muffins are my favorite muffin of all time, and this easy muffin recipe whips up in no time at all. I’m glad I keep cranberries in my freezer year ’round just for these. The moment I bit into a cranberry orange muffin, it was love at first bite, but you can read about…