Here is a quick and easy dinner idea for when you have no time to cook. These turkey Brie sandwiches with apples and honey mustard sauce are really good. If you are not a fan of Brie, they are also good with cheddar or any other cheese you like. They are also very versatile - … [Read more...]
Quick weeknight meal – Chicken enchilada skillet
This is another super quick, easy, and customizable dinner idea. It really is more of a concept than a recipe - feel free to use more or less of the ingredients, or substitute with what you like. I've made this chicken enchilada skillet with leftover chicken and with canned … [Read more...]
Shrimp and kielbasa with vegetables and grits ~ Easy dinner idea
Shrimp and kielbasa with vegetables and grits is an easy dinner that we all loved. As long as you have defrosted your shrimp in advance, it takes about 20 minutes to prepare, which is how long I had between work meetings the other day, with my brain half fried at that point. So, … [Read more...]
Daily routine ~ Looking forward to a short week ahead
The days and weeks have been more repetitive than ever, with all of us following the same routine with little variation. Working from home, having a schedule for the kids - staying more or less focused and productive (some days decidedly less productive than I'd like to). The … [Read more...]
Getting ready for a new week ~ weekly meal plan
The weekend is about to wrap with a Father's Day dinner - Brian's favorite take out, and a blueberry galette for dessert. It's in the oven as I am typing, and smells delicious. It wasn't the most productive weekend, but I am caught up on laundry, the house is moderately clean, … [Read more...]
The first week of Summer Break
I've never been so happy/ relieved about the end of a school year. The last few months have been a challenge because of the lock down. I wouldn't mind homeschooling under normal circumstances, that is if we didn't also have to work full-time from home. We are still going to … [Read more...]