• We’re Moving to the Farm

    This summer we’re leaving Frederick. I KNOW. I’ve had people tell me when they think of Frederick, they think of me. It’s funny, I didn’t grow up here, but I’ve certainly planted roots since moving to Frederick in 2001. Our kids were born here. My husband grew up here. All good things…

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

    These melt-in-your-mouth roasted brussels sprouts with bacon are TO DIE FOR. Brussels sprouts are like the hipster vegetable. They’re cool because they’ve always been so UNcool. It’s ironic. Although hipsters are technically conformists within their own subculture, in comparison to the much larger mainstream mass, they are pioneers and leaders of the latest cultural…

  • My Little Pony Pinkie Pie Lunch

    Beau Coffron a.k.a. Lunchbox Dad and I “met” during the 2013 Babble 100 Best Bloggers Readers’ Choice awards—we were neck-and-neck for first and second places for weeks! He ended up winning (yay Beau!), and it was a fun competition for the both of us. But, I will win this year! Hahaha.…

  • Zucchini Banana Muffins

    These zucchini banana muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a grab-and-go snack. Soft and pillowy, with plenty of moisture from over-ripe bananas an zucchini, you’ll have a hard time not eating them all in one fell swoop! (But, if you do have lots leftover, they freeze well for later.)…

  • Baked Italian Meatballs

    Barbecue Pork Meatballs are a favorite in our house, although my 5-year old will call me out if I make the sauce too spicy (seriously, how tomato sauce, brown sugar and mustard can be spicy is beyond me…but we all know how “testy” those young palates can be). Staring at…