Category: Lifestyle


  • Thai Vacation-in-a-Skillet-Salmon

    If your week needs a little glow-up, this Thai-inspired salmon coconut curry is the move. We’re talking golden pan-seared salmon tucked into a creamy red curry coconut sauce that’s spicy, cozy, and wildly addictive—in the best way. Bonus: it’s on the table in about 35 minutes, which means you can have “wow” flavor without the “who has time?” energy.

    December 22, 2025

  • Creamy Jerk Chicken Pasta Recipe

    When Caribbean spice crashes into Italian comfort, magic happens. This bold, creamy pasta blends island heat with classic bowtie noodles, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables for a dish that’s vibrant, cozy, and completely irresistible. One bite delivers warmth, richness, and just enough kick to keep things exciting.

    December 19, 2025

  • Slow-Cooker Fiesta Tamale Pie

    Pour the beef broth into your 3-quart slow cooker and sprinkle in the cornmeal. Give it a quick stir, then let it hang out for 5 minutes. It’s thickening up while you tackle the next step!

    November 27, 2025

  • Pecan pie bar

    Irresistible Pecan Pie Bars (A Party in Every Bite!)

    If pecan pie and cookies had a delicious little baby, a Pecan Pie Bar would be it. They’re gooey. They’re crunchy. They’re buttery. They are everything wonderful about fall, winter… or Tuesdays… or honestly any day you want to treat yourself.

    November 21, 2025

  • The Majestic Saguaro: A Desert Icon

    While visiting Arizona’s Saguaro National Forest, you can view miles of these cacti dominating the landscape, creating a breathtaking desert ecosystem. The forest is divided into two districts near Tucson, where saguaros grow alongside mesquite trees, barrel cactus, the friendly touchy pokey jumping cholla (they never fail to give me their love and attention! Ouchy!), palo verdes, and a variety of desert wildlife.

    November 21, 2025

  • Southern Squash Casserole

    Yellow Squash Casserole Ingredients 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 3 lbs. yellow squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick (from 5 medium squash) 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 (8-oz.) container sour cream 4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup) 2 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 sleeves […]

    August 4, 2025

  • Southern Corn Pudding

    Whisk together eggs, whipping cream, and butter in a large bowl. Gradually add the sugar mixture, whisking until smooth.

    Stir in the corn. To give this dish a Southwestern touch, stir in 1 (5-oz.) can of chopped green chiles and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin.

    July 14, 2025

  • Peculiar Lenticular Clouds

    As a sky watcher, for birds, stars, meteor showers, the aurora borealis, and yes, sometimes UFOs, it’s always exciting to see cloud formations that look like they could be “other worldly.” While recently visiting Lake Chelan, I was graced with the presence of UFO-looking clouds off in the distance. This got me curious about how […]

    July 11, 2025