If someone asked me what my favorite food is, I would easily say a charcuterie board. I know it’s not a meal or a dish per say, but as someone who has a hard time picking and loves variety, a charcuterie board fits the bill. You can get vegetables, fruit, protein, nuts, olives, cheese, crackers […]
One of our family’s favorite things about Carlton Landing is the community garden. Our boys love to grab their bikes and head over for exploration, vegetable picking and chicken watching. They like to call it the Farmer’s Market. I love their name for it because that sweet little garden space really does represent the heart […]
If I told you I had a recipe for something so delicious and satisfying that also happened to be gluten-free, dairy free, and vegan, would you believe me? These peanut butter and jelly ice cream sandwiches are exactly that. I discovered this recipe a year ago and tweaked it to the way I liked it, […]
Nothing says summer like eating a hot dog fresh off the grill. As a kid, many a summer day was spent devouring a hot dog on a scorching day, dripping wet from playing in the water, finishing it all off with a fresh slice of watermelon. As a big kid now…okay, adult….my love for hot […]
Today is National Sugar Cookie Day! You’re probably just as excited as I am. Okay, well maybe you’re not as thrilled as me or maybe you didn’t even know today was National Sugar Cookie Day, but during unpredictable times like these, why not find any reason to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than […]
One of my favorite summer memories is having a lemonade stand. As a little girl, I wasn’t terribly entrepreneurial. In fact, I probably handed out more free lemonade to neighbors than money made, but it was the idea of creating something of my own and making a few new friends along the way that made […]
Well, summer may not officially be here, but ask anyone in the south, summer is most definitely here. From the hot temperatures, swarming mosquitos, ice cream trucks, and endless supplies of fresh watermelon and cherries, the summer season is upon us. Normally I’m a little nervous about the high heat and fact that 3 am […]
Ice cream. Just the thought of it makes my mouth drool and brings back a plethora of memories. For me, it’s slow summer days with my Grandma finished with a game of Uno and a treat at Braums. It’s an afternoon surprise from my mom after a long day at school. It’s frozen custard like […]
If you’re reading this in fairly current times, then you know we are all experiencing a global pandemic. While it’s easy to focus on the fear and panic, there’s also so much joy and beauty in the simplicity all around us. It’s always been there, but maybe we were a little too distracted, a little too […]
It’s not often we’re told to stay home, away from others. To many people, this is a piece of cake while some may feel a little lost, wondering what to do during a long day (or days) at home. And if you have kids at your house, this is an even greater challenge. So if […]
Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re a fan of the day or not, I think we can all agree that it’s a great chance to celebrate those you are thankful for in your life. Plus, I personally love any reason to celebrate, not to mention put up decorations and bake something festive. So any opportunity to throw […]
I love many things, but high up there is the smell of my favorite granola baking in the oven. The cinnamon and hint of maple syrup atop oats and a plethora of nuts fills the house. If I could bottle up this smell in a candle, I would. But even better than the smell is […]
How can it be that Christmas seemed so far away yet now it’s over just like that? I personally think time moves faster during the holiday season, or at least it seems that way, not to mention as you get older. But with a new year upon us, there is so much to celebrate and […]
There’s something about this season that brings out the gratitude in all of us. We are caught up in the anticipation and excitement of what’s to come and find ourselves full of joy more than any other time, but often when the stockings are down, the presents unwrapped, and the ornaments put away, we tend […]
I can still remember our first Friendsgiving. My husband and I were a newly married couple in a state with no family, but we were surrounded by a community of friends. Our first Thanksgiving as a married couple, which could’ve otherwise been just the two of us, turned out to be a beautiful time with […]
It’s the season for being with those we love, life around the table, and all things food. And with Thanksgiving just around the corner, we are getting our kitchens and our appetites ready to go. Thanksgiving is one of the most anticipated and planned meals of the year, but sometimes the dishes can seem a […]
Apples. They’re pretty much the unofficial mascot of fall that everyone seems to love. (I’m sorry, pumpkin, but not everyone loves you. I sure love you but just being honest.) Apples are delicious, versatile, and healthy. They can be the star of a dish or help boost other flavors with their range of sweetness and […]
October. It’s the beautifully inviting front porch entrance into a season of cooler temperatures, holidays, and time with those we love. To me, October is all about the anticipation of what’s to come, yet in all honesty, I’m not really that great at waiting. But when October is paired with pumpkin spice, fall scented candles, […]
Hi, y’all! My name is Lauren Jones. Most of you may not know me, and I sure wish I could pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and get to know you and you get to know me, but to say I am excited to be sharing recipes, life in community, all things […]
