We try to do a meatless meal at least once a week and making beans in the instant pot are quick and easy way to accomplish that.  Instant Pot Black Beans  1 1/2 C dried beans 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 jalapeño  1 T minced garlic salt to taste 3 C water Add everything to th…

Craving something "spring-y" today during the #quarantine, so we tried a Lemon Blueberry Scones recipe from Hello Creative Family. I would NOT call these scones, but more of a biscuit t hat can be cut in triangles (not even sure if that's the right description of the texture). Ei…

I love every reason to have lots of people over for a large, delicious meal. But Easter ranks pretty high on my favorite holiday list.  I love it that people are dressed up in pretty pastel colors, flowers are blooming and there are usually yard games that happen.  Unfortunately, Eas…

A few years ago, when my dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 bladder cancer as a healthy, nonsmoking, 51 year old male, I became really interested in the effects of the chemicals and toxins we expose our bodies to on a daily basis. At this time, I was using the same products we used growing up ( Mrs. Me…