Welcome to the January edition of Side Notes & Shenanigans, where I’ll take you behind-the-scenes of the blog and show you the latest culinary crazes in our kitchen, pictures of the 2019 Polar Vortex, and our attempt to KonMari the house (on a bit of a whim, no less).  So grab some tea or coffee, pull up a chair, and let’s chitter-chatter away! WHAT WE’RE EATING: If you find yourself wondering what food bloggers really eat when they aren’t photographing food, then wonder no ... continue reading...

Happy New Year, friends! How are you? Where are you? Have you resurfaced from the mêlée of the holidays? We have. I’m a big fan of New Year’s. The promise of a new year to try new endeavors is always reassuring to me. Pull up a chair, grab a cup of tea, and let’s dish! WHAT WE'RE EATING K-Hubs and I are dining on Garlic Seared Scallops and Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry like it’s our job. But I’m also returning to some tried-and-true recipes, like Dairy-Free Creamy Avocado Pesto Zoodle Bowl ... continue reading...

Ooh, it’s that time of year when technically it’s still fall but Christmas is just around the corner. Which basically means winter is nearby, too. And if the current chilly temps are any indication, I may not be totally off base here. So grab a blanket, your woolly socks, and a cuppa joe, and let’s dive into the Thanksmas season that is fresh upon us! WHAT WE’RE EATING: Currently, K-Hubs and I are face-deep in the two most recent recipes on the blog: Dairy-Free Eggnog Cranberry ... continue reading...

Happy Monday, all! October is almost over, and we have the gorgeous falling leaves to prove it. Also, in spite of the beautiful leaves, I admit I’m a little sad to see October go. It was a whirlwind month, and just why do things have to come to an end anyway? Because they do, Morgan. Fine, fine. But I go into November already nostalgic. Like, could we invent a tweener month, perhaps Novtober? That could work, right? Octember? That’s not weird at all, correct? Hmm, needs work. Anyway, we ... continue reading...

Welcome to the first edition of Side Notes & Shenanigans! This new monthly series will highlight our lives behind the scenes, maybe in the kitchen, but most likely in the family room, or when weather permits, the backyard.  So grab your favorite cuppa joe or tea or sparkling water, and join me! WHAT WE’RE EATING The weather has officially transformed into autumn, friends, and so have our culinary preferences. K-Hubs and I are slurping Dairy-Free Homemade Creamy Vegetable Soup like it’s ... continue reading...