Your Go-To Grill guide

The last day of Summer will be here before we know it, September 22nd to be exact (insert sad face) so let’s make sure we use up that awesome BBQ you have in the backyard with some GRILLING. Below is your Go-To Grill Guide that we received from Gherich & Co, we hope you find … Continue reading →

Basil Pesto

Nothing is better than the aromatic smell of fresh cut basil. I’d rather receive a bouquet of fresh basil than a bouquet of flowers. You can’t eat flowers (well some you can). The smell is amazing and everyone that enters my home talks about and loves that fresh scent. Did you know that basil is … Continue reading →

I’m kind of a Big Dill

So as you guys know, this year we created our very first Garden and in that garden we have a row of cucumbers that are growing beautifully. We’ve had an abundance of cucumbers and were racking our brains as to what to do with them and then we thought PICKLES!!! Those green, delicious things you … Continue reading →

Canning 101

Mama Kat here–Some History- After dating for months, I decided to surprise Nick with his favorite meal, Chicken Parmesan. I remember going food shopping and getting all of my ingredients excited to provide him with a home cooked meal. So here I am, dressed up and preparing dinner. I pre-heated the oven, rinsed my chicken, … Continue reading →

It’s Summer-Time for Kabobs!

Grilling season is upon us and it’s one of my very favorite ways to cook!! Many people, particularly men, who are guests at my home always are extremely surprised that I’m the Grill Master in my home and they tease my husband but I make it quite clear that it’s totally my choice and I … Continue reading →

Tell us Tuesday–Portobello Mushroom Recipe

In honor of Tell Us Tuesday, we wanted to share a recipe that was shared with us by my (Mama Kris) sister! This was her own creation and we think it sounds and looks delicious so we wanted to share it with all of you! What you’ll need: 1 large Portobello mushroom 1-2 cups of … Continue reading →

Tips and tricks to storing food

Ever wonder how on earth you are going to store your fresh herbs? If your like Mama Kat & Mama Kris you LOVE fresh herbs  but there is only so much we can eat in 1 sitting. So here is the dilemma… what do we do with it when we’ve used what we needed for … Continue reading →

Step 5: People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan

As the saying goes, “People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan,” and this couldn’t be any more appropriate or true when it comes to eating healthy! Meal planning was such an important element for us. Taking 10 min. out of your day to plan your meals for the week will make your life … Continue reading →

Step 4: It’s Not What’s in the Store, It’s What’s in your Kitchen

So here we are already at Step #4!!! This is one of my favorite steps because when I figured this out and mastered it, all was right in my world. LOL. But seriously being able to make healthy meals at the drop of a finger is such a great feeling! Knowing that I always have … Continue reading →