There are two things that husbands should never ask their wives: "How much did those jeans cost?" and "What happened to the last piece of pie?" Because chances are, both answers will contain a lie.
Needless to say, pie is...
Let's talk gluten! Literally millions of Americans suffer from gluten sensitivity, which can result in digestive symptoms and overall discomfort. But going gluten-free doesn't mean you never get to enjoy a carb again. Whether making the choice due to...
We’re at the peak of citrus season here in Florida, which means lemons, oranges, limes, and other citrus fruits are in abundance.
If you’re fortunate enough to nurture a citrus tree — or have a friend or neighbor who does...
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Jacksonville Mom · Wine Not
Wine can be intimidating — both to select and to discuss. We’ve all heard, at one time or another, people chatting about grape varieties, special vintages, hints of tobacco, and...
Have you ever tried a new recipe, and had it be... well, awful? Like mind-numbingly bad? So bad that you knew it couldn’t have been anything you did, the recipe was either put together by someone who was clearly...
If you would have told 21-year-old me that I'd be here writing a blog post on breweries (ew, beer) for a local mom's website, I would have laughed in your face. But alas, here we are and I'm pretty...
I always had a vision of making delicious homemade meals for my family, with children gathering around the table (maybe there were candles and cloth napkins in this dream). These imaginary meals were balanced and healthy, but also gourmet,...
Nothing says fall more than the first pumpkin spice latte of the season — especially in Jacksonville, because you know the weather isn’t quite screaming, "It's fall, y'all!" just yet. I am welcoming the cooler temperatures with open arms...
Growing up, my mom always packed my lunch — likely because of my food allergies. I always looked forward to what she packed. My favorite was the grilled cheese sandwiches she would wrap in a paper towel and then...
One of the greatest adjustments from couple-hood to parenthood hands down has to be dining out. When two becomes three (and more), logistics and timing become even trickier than just picking up and heading out the door for a...
The days are long, and the years... boy, they sure are short. The milestones zoom by as new parents try to soak up all the precious moments — and that includes baby's first foods. As with many aspects of...
Donuts are delicious. There, we said it. Call them guilty pleasures, call them necessities of life, call them what you want (heck, spell them out how you want *cough* doughnut) — but have you ever met a person who...