It's blueberry season! Last weekend, I did something I'd been wanting to do for a few years now -- blueberry picking. We have a number of u-pick farms in my area. I chose Minka Farm in Efland, N.C. I had the pleasure of visiting this lovely place on the Piedmont Farm Tour -- see my story here. Since it's my first time picking, I thought I'd contact the farm owner for some tips on what to do Continue Reading
Tender, delicious dry rub baby back ribs recipe
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Our dry rub baby back ribs are surprisingly easy to make and SOOOO good! And because they are slow cooked in an oven, they're falling-off-the-bone tender. This recipe uses a dry rub, also known as Memphis-style, which forms a scrumptious crust around the meat, making them tender and flavorful. That's right, there's no messy sauce. We started Continue Reading
How to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm + 4 delicious recipes
Strawberry season is finally here! I love going to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm here in central North Carolina, McAdams Farm. Last weekend I went there to get the first of this year's crop. The berries are so sweet and delicious! If you haven't been, you should go try it. Strawberry picking is great exercise, and an outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy. Kids especially love Continue Reading
3 mouth-watering fruit muffin recipes (regular + gluten free)
Muffins are a sweet treat that makes a welcome addition to any meal, or wonderful on its own as a snack or quick breakfast. It's also a sneaky way to get some more healthy fruit into your diet! Muffins are also super easy to make. For two of these recipes, you don't even need a mixer. Here are easy recipes for three of my favorite muffins, with both regular and gluten-free versions included Continue Reading
VIDEO: How to make healthy, yummy turkey meatballs
Love meatballs and pasta, but your waistline doesn't? Here’s a lighter version of this classic meal that the whole family will love -- turkey meatballs! This is one of my favorite dishes. Not only are turkey meatballs delicious and easy to prepare, they're also low in calories, low in fat, and high in protein. At 62 calories and 7.2 g of protein per meatball (not including sauce), it’s a Continue Reading
3 easy homemade holiday food gifts
I enjoy making homemade food presents for Christmas. Even if we're giving other gifts, we still usually include a treat we've made as well. It's become a tradition for us. Sure, you can buy plenty of food gifts in stores. But when you make them yourself, it's special. It's made with love! And not only that, but when YOU make it then YOU have control over the ingredients. As a mostly "clean" Continue Reading