yum!

Easy Beef & Vegetable Soup

I remember the very first thing I ever cooked. It was this delicious beef and vegetable soup, a simple recipe my godmother taught me almost 15 years ago. It’s easy, filling, inexpensive, makes great leftovers, etc., etc.–everything you want in a soup recipe!

teatime, yum!

Stash Tea Review

Are you a tea fan? I certainly am. I love loose teas because I think they’re so pretty, and I like the time it takes to measure the leaves, scoop them out, and use delicate, special equipment to brew them. Unfortunately, I simply don’t have the time (or the interest) to go through this process… Read More Stash Tea Review

gratitude, yum!

Farmers Markets

Aren’t farmers markets wonderful? I’m working on finding happiness and gratitude in the little things, and farmers markets are perfect for lifting my spirits and helping me appreciate local farmers and their produce. My husband and I spent last Saturday morning at a farmers market and our local CSA. We had such a great time… Read More Farmers Markets