Ina Garten’s Penne Alla Vodka was one of the first recipes of hers I made years and years ago, and after all this time, it still stands as a family favorite. I cook most nights, which means we go through a LOT of recipes in the course of a month. I love trying new things… Read More
Another Sunday, another Ina Garten recipe! This week we tried her Roasted Ratatouille with Polenta, and overall this was a really yummy dinner. The vegetables were absolutely the standout and something all three of us thoroughly enjoyed. The ratatouille is loaded with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes and plenty of herbs, all roasted together until… Read More
Late summer means sweet corn is at its absolute best, so when I stumbled across Ina Garten’s Cheddar Corn Chowder, it immediately went onto our menu. Y’all… we absolutely loved it. The chowder is rich and creamy without feeling too heavy, and the fresh corn really shines. The potatoes make it hearty enough for supper,… Read More
Last week, I asked Whit what he’d like for one of his last suppers before summer officially comes to an end. His answer was immediate. “Pizzas on the Big Green Egg.” We’ve been making homemade pizzas this way for years, and they never disappoint. I know I’ve shared them here many times before, but they’re… Read More
I recently shared how we helped John meal prep for the first few weeks of his summer internship. Well, now that summer fraternity rush has settled down a bit, he was home for a quick 24-hour stint last weekend, and before long we were all back in the kitchen prepping meals again. This time, we… Read More
After spending nearly two decades at Coca-Cola, it’s probably no surprise that I used to drink Coke like water. About ten years ago, though, I broke the habit. These days, it’s a treat rather than an everyday occurrence, and we rarely keep it in the house. Well, all of that changed this summer. Like so… Read More
July’s Pop In & Sip Awhile came together at the last minute, but sometimes those end up being the easiest evenings. I didn’t even send the text invitation until the day before. Many on our list were traveling so we had a smaller group than usual. Truth be told, I rather enjoyed it! This month’s… Read More