I’m here to share a story about how a box of random veggies changed my life. My neighborhood has a Facebook page. It’s mostly neighbors looking for recommendations for services, selling or giving away gently used items, reports of suspicious activities… You feel me, a virtual neighborhood watch/chat group. One day, about a year ago,…
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Yam Shepherd’s Pie
This meal fucking slaaaaaaaayed. It was so so good! The sweet and spiced yams with the savory filling was beyond perfection. I’m sure I’m not alone when it comes to picky eaters. My oldest is pretty good and he’s super dessert motivated. I was always able to get him to eat veggies if the threat…
Fire Cider and Your Snot Nosed Kids
We are nearly through the cold and flu season here in Nashville. Even though we are having a record year for rain in February, I know spring is just around the corner! Come on S P R I N G ! No whammies!!!! This is the first year in my memory as a parent that…
Chicken Tikka Masala
I love eating Indian and always wonder why I go so long between making it. It’s easy, has many healthy options and is completely delicious. A real break from a monotonous weekday menu. I’ve modified my old “go to” recipe for this dish to be Whole30 compliant by removing yogurt and adding coconut milk instead….
Kale Pesto
As I’m making my way through my Whole30 and am getting bored with my plated fats. I mean, who knew that I’d get tired of avocado in 22 days… or ever? I looked at the options and decided to get creative. My first CSA share from Farmhouse Nashville came and I got a big bundle…
The Word Witch
What kind of witch are you? I am a word witch. My language is magic. After all, it is called spelling. Be impeccable with your words. Be connected when you speak. Believe what you say, because even the most verbose among us often go unheard. We get glossed over like lip balm. They listen to…
GMS: Guilty Mom Syndrome
The anomaly of “Mom Guilt” is something a non-parent could never understand. I can’t speak for dads, as all parents have their own dynamic, but for this mom, right here, it’s real AF. We spend so much time plotting and planning for our brood… only to find out that no amount of planning helps you…
Hashtag Me Too
Me too. This is where we are. This is who we are and a true testament to how far we haven’t come. We are reduced to sharing hashtags and status updates to prove that sexual harassment and assault are real and rampant. Because apparently, if enough of us copy and paste a status on Facebook, we’ll…
Leaving Home
My father sat on the porch across the street, refusing to help load the truck while a dozen close friends wrapped, lifted and loaded the collective belongings of my family of four,. I really couldn’t deal with him right then. He was being ridiculous and I had SO much to do! My mom was helping,…
Women’s March Los Angeles
Yesterday I had the pleasure, the honor and the priveledge to march alongside 750,000 likeminded individuals. There were a massive number of men in attendance, which I found to be both surprising and uplifting. Every race, religion and creed was represented in droves. I was worried that it would be a “poor me” fest of…
This one goes out to all the lovers…
Fourteen years ago I said “I do” on a stormy Friday the 13th of December. I chose that time of year because The Rock Star travels all summer and as a florist, it would also be my slow season. It’s been wedded bliss ever since! Hahahaha ok, I know you wanna call Bullsh!t! We have…
Holiday Brie en Croute
“To fill the bowl and roll out the banel, Have ourselves a fling!” This is a lyric from one Christmas carol of many about gathering with friends and family to warm our spirits by each other’s fires throughout the holiday season. When we are invited to a party, bringing an appetizer to share is a lovely…
The Swearing Mom's Guide To Life 