One of my favorite summertime foods are undoubtedly homegrown cucumbers. Growing up, I have such fond memories of my Grandma Elsie picking fresh cucumbers and making me her famous cucumbers & sour cream for my breakfast. Today, I still enjoy her cucumbers and sour cream often but I’ve renamed it “Low-Carb Creamy Cucumber Salad” and…
Growing up, my mom always loved mayonnaise and I thought she was crazy. Fast forward 30 years and I’m just as obsessed with mayo as she was! I’ve been very honest about my not-so-perfect obsession store-bought mayo, it’s the one ‘bad’ food that you’ll frequently find in my fridge. And I refuse to apologize. We all…
So, you want to be Food Blogger?? I’m so excited for you! The decision to start a Food Blog was the catalyst that changed my life completely. This blog has enabled me to live a life that I love and enjoy the work I do. Frankly, I just do my thing – cooking and creating…
The first time I shared How to Make Scrambled Eggs in a Stainless Steel Skillet that Don’t Stick was back in 2012, right after I first started blogging. After 5 years it’s still one of the most popular posts here on HSITK. Today, not only am I excited to re-share one of my favorite real food,…
Hands down, one of the BEST upgrades we’ve made to our cooking arsenal was the addition of an electric Smoker. Like many of you, I was hesitant when Ray mentioned that he’d love to get a smoker. Of course I thought that it would be an expensive purchase, that we’d hardly use. I mean really, how often…
Some of my favorite foods are the easiest to make. And my Oven Baked Adobo Pork Chops are the perfect example. Not only are they easy and delicious, they are totally healthy. Paleo friendly, gluten-free, and contain zero carbs, but full of flavor. Many people shy away from pork chops at home because they are…
Approximately 50 million Americans experience some type of allergy. Allergies are characterized by symptoms such as runny nose and itching eyes. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a substance that’s normally harmless. Some triggers can be pollen, grass, fragrances, animal dander, medication or foods. Your body attempts to protect itself from the substance…
My Homemade BBQ Spice Dry Rub is the perfect balance of sweet and spice. But don’t worry, it’s not “hot” just spiced, as in using a combination of spices. The touch of cumin and ginger are what really make the flavors POP.
These Ham & Cheddar Scones with Wild Ramps are the perfect Spring treat. Filled with leftover Easter ham and fresh picked wild leeks (aka Ramps), these scones are perfect for anytime of the day.
Spring has officially SPRUNG! Who else is getting ready for some serious Spring Cleaning?? I know I am! Spring cleaning is such a transformational time, out with the old and in with the new, purging and cleaning for a fresh start! But don’t make the mistake of cleaning your home with toxic chemicals! Cleaning need to…
A traditional Florentine pasta, ricotta gnocchi is the lighter version of northern Italy’s potato gnocchi—made even healthier by substituting grain-free flours for the traditional all-purpose flour. This gnocchi cooks up as soft, mild-flavored dumplings. They are delicious with any type of sauce you’d usually serve on pasta but I recommend sautéing them with spinach, tomatoes and feta! If you’ve never made…
Halushki (aka Fried Cabbage and Noodles) is traditional dish of Polish and Slovak heritage, traditionally braised cabbage and egg noodles smothered in butter. Growing up, it was a staple at my grandmother’s dinner table, and today it’s one of my favorite comfort foods. Fried Cabbage and Noodles was one of the meals that I missed the most, when switching…