My Diary

As newlyweds, Thomas and I decided to spend three months working and traveling around Arizona. Only four months into marriage, the desert became our landscape of transition—full of unexpected events, beautiful moments, and quiet lessons. In the Bible, the desert represents transition, encounter, judgment, and renewal, and this trip held each of those elements in its own way. Thankfully, we didn’t have to wander for forty years, but we did find ourselves sleeping off the land,

Key lime is a unique citrus. It is definitely sour, but for their small package, they are surprisingly comforting and sweet, as though you mixed tart lime juice with honey. The trick to making this pie award-winning really is using as much key lime juice as you can! The reason this pie is award-winning is not as you would expect. I did not attend a state fair with hundreds of little old ladies looking to win for the 5th year in a row. No. Rather, my sister, mom, and I went to

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After the long winter freeze, a sunny day seems to steam the chill out of our bones, and you feel an almost magnetic pull to sit on...

As we begin to transition from winter to spring, I’ve been reflecting on seasonal cooking. To me, there’s a unique beauty in using what...

This season, with all its charm—Christmas, New Year's, and snow days—has brought countless moments of connection. Yet, for me, the winter...

There are many pros and cons to living in every city, but one of the great things about living in the Midwest is the abundance of camping...

The holidays… There are so many mixed emotions. The daily excitement builds from November 1st, with hints of cheerful music and...

This past week, I volunteered at Earth Dance Farm and it just emphasized my desire to try and grow food. There was something beautiful...

The smell of bacon sizzling in the oven is so welcoming, as it opens up the senses to prepare for the creation of a cozy soup night. An...

Episode 2: Frightful Feasts It happened again! The new tradition of Cookbook Club with my three best friends continues, and this time my...

We've all heard of rose-colored glasses. But I propose that we start using copper-colored glasses to describe the hues that herald from...

What if the restaurant world was full of mom-and-pop shops that displayed their signature dishes which provided a glimpse into their...

PS: This is not a normal post, a little longer read and more of a life post. Enjoy! I've lived in St. Louis my whole life and some of my...

I know that title sounds dramatic, but it is honestly my reality right now! Let me explain. Last week I got to go on a date with my mom....