I’ve never really been that into Halloween, but since having Luna it’s definitely been fun to partake in all the activities again. I will say, we really half-assed our costumes this year….whoops. But at least Luna looked adorable! I found her ‘winter unicorn’ Continue Reading…
Family Trip to Kruger’s Farm
October 15, 2018
This was our first family trip to the pumpkin patch this year. We go to the same one on Sauvies Island every year, Kruger’s Farm. Luna and I had gone once before this a couple weeks ago during the week and we were literally the ones at the farm. But this time it Continue Reading…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
October 12, 2018
There is nothing more delicious than a chocolate chip cookie, but add a little pumpkin and it just takes it over the top! A lot of recipes for Chocolate chip pumpkin cookies often create a cookie that is too heavy on the pumpkin side for me. I want a nice balance of flavors Continue Reading…
Creamy Roasted Tomato Sauce
October 5, 2018
With the cold weather starting to set in it’s time to harvest the last of the many, many tomatoes from the garden, or in this case our neighbors garden. Our neighbor is this very sweet elderly man who lives alone and told us to treat his tomato plants as our own and come pick them Continue Reading…
Vaux Swifts
October 1, 2018
Every year the Vaux Swifts migrate south to Central America. And every year on their way down, thousands of these birds gather and use the chimney at a local elementary school as an evening roost. There are literally thousands of these birds. They start gathering Continue Reading…
Vanilla Bean Spice Popovers
September 21, 2018
This weekend marks the first official weekend of Fall and what better way to celebrate than with a cozy delicious breakfast treat. Full disclosure, this recipe kinda happened by accident but it turned out so damn delicious I decided to try to create the mistake again Continue Reading…
3 Year Anniversary
September 19, 2018
Today marks my husband and I’s three year wedding anniversary. We were together for 5 years prior, making for a total of 8 years!! So crazy. I feel like we have grown together as a couple so much over that time. I would be lying if I said it has been all butterfly’s Continue Reading…
18 Months with Luna Knight
September 17, 2018
I can’t believe Luna is already 1.5 years old! It’s so cliché but so true: the days are long but the years are short. My husband and I truly feel like we hit the lottery. She has been the best, sweetest, funniest, smartest, most determined little girl. We love her so much. Continue Reading…
Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
September 14, 2018
Who doesn’t love tacos? Obviously they are delicious but they are also super versatile, making it easy to switch it up. I was questioning these Cauliflower tacos at first but after the first bite I never looked back! They have so much flavor and a great texture that works so well in combo with the slaw, Continue Reading…
Mushroom Pâté All Day
August 31, 2018
Never have I ever… had pâté. I think that is mostly because usually you only hear of Liver Pâté and well, that just sounds downright disgusting. However, the other weekend my husband, Luna and I were down staying at my in-laws vacation home in Sisters, OR and Continue Reading…