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Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions are a time for us to all unburden ourselves of the silliness we’re feeling at the moment. I share dumb things, then you share dumb things, and we...

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Chicken Fajita Casserole

This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a simple one-pan dinner of delicious homemade comfort food. Even better, this chicken and rice bake is incredible as leftovers.

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Scattered Sundays

My dad's apartment is done. I repeat: my dad's apartment is done. It has been restored, no flood damage remains, and not a single contractor, plumber, or electrician will need to come through my...

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Air Fryer Beets

These Air Fryer Beets are an easy and delicious side dish that is ready in a flash! Perfectly caramelized in the air fryer, these simple roasted beets will become a go-to recipe. As an...

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Mint Syrup

Learn how easy it is to make your own Mint Syrup for desserts, cocktails, tea, and other recipes. You’ll love the amazing flavor of mint simple syrup for drinks and more.

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Scattered Sundays

We've now come full circle with our solar panels and have had them online/producing energy for almost one full year. I thought it would be fun to do a little update on how they're...

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Freezing Garlic

Learn all the tips and tricks for Freezing Garlic to save yourself time and money. A stash of frozen garlic in your freezer can easily be added to main dishes, soups, and sauces for...

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Ham Fried Rice

Make this easy Ham Fried Rice for a meal that the whole family will love! This takeout-style fried rice pairs well with so many dishes and is ready in a flash.

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Scattered Sundays

Happy Easter! If you were Lutheran and in church with us, the pastor would say “He is risen” and you’d repeat back “He is risen indeed”. And then we’d all stare at our feet...