Hi Reader- A few months back, Ruby Crunch Chili Crisp (a local Michigan company) reached out to me on Instagram and sent over two jars to try. I went through both faster than I probably want to admit, and that says something because I've tried other chili crisp brands and never finished the jar. Now that I'm on my second set of jars, I wanted to share with you. The flavor and crunch are exactly what I want without tipping into "my mouth is on fire" territory. I reach for the "regular" heat...

Hi Reader, We're kicking off the long weekend with a medical test for Julia. We've been here for almost four hours & I skipped breakfast so I'm getting cranky. It's cold, I'm starving, the internet is spotty, and the waiting room TV is blaring - it's like a torture chamber 😅 I'm done being dramatic. Some Souptember Favorites 🥣 I shared this graphic on Facebook and it's been more popular than I expected. Are you ready for soup season? Chick-fil-A Tortilla Soup Chicken Gnocchi Soup Broccoli...

Hi Reader, Labor Day weekend is almost here, and I’ve started thinking about what I want to make. I’m keeping things pretty simple: a few cookout favorites, something everyone can snack on, and definitely a dessert or two. Basically, food you can put out and let everyone help themselves to all afternoon. Here’s what’s likely to be on my table this year. Labor Day Menu Ideas My Fall-Off-the-Bone Coke Ribs This Meal Prep-friendly Pulled Pork My Mom’s Famous Sand Pudding My Go-to Summer Corn...