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The 1 Secret to Living Healthy

By that title, you might think that we’re talking about the secret of the universe here. And, no, I’m not offering the coordinates to the fountain of youth, but I am someone who is passionate about living well and living healthy. And I would say that I’ve learned a few thing over the years in […]

Panzanella Salad

The best things about summer are typically the easiest. Throwing some burgers on the grill, cracking open your favorite local brew, or eating tomatoes, herbs and other veggies from your backyard garden or farmers market. This is what good summers are made of. Simple. Fresh. Fun. This summer, I finally had the opportunity to make […]

The Best Thing I Ate This Month

what: You-pick blackberries, blueberries (I let them pick those) and raspberries where: Dr. Young’s Pond Berry Farm in Angier, NC why: Going berry picking was one of the treats of my July 4 weekend. On the holiday (which was unseasonably cool and cloudy), I got up early and drove down to pick some berries. There’s […]

Arugula Feta Pasta

I hope everyone’s OK with another easy weeknight meal recipe. Even as a food blogger (or especially as), I’m always looking for new ways to liven up my meal plan without buying a lot of extra ingredients or spending a lot of time cooking. Here’s another win-win! If you’re a feta-lover, then you might get […]

key lime spritzer

Key Lime Spritzer

Sometimes you need to just chill out…especially when it’s about 100 degrees outside. This year, I’ve really been trying to be more chill and not panic about little things. I’m coming along, but I’m not perfect yet. For example: Last weekend, I was stoked about making a big pot of purple hull peas for my […]