Friends, where have we even been this whole time? Honestly, right where we’ve always been. Smack dab in the middle of right here. Yet, this portion of the blog has been quiet for a handful of months. So, we’ll just combine everything into one nice round-up of shenanigans and whatever else we’ve managed to get ourselves into.  How does that sound? First, it started with the polar vortex, which kept us inside for what seemed like EVER, and for which I never complained even once. And by ... continue reading...

Long time, no side notes! Yet here we are in all our spring glory. But don’t worry, like many a previous Side Notes, I have a snow picture for you in this edition. Phew! Glad that’s taken care of.  Where are you these days? Out planting new bulbs? Dusting off the lawnmower? Walking the block to get your 10,000 steps in for the day? We are all over the place and kind of loving it. K-Hubs and I snuck in a few date nights and took exactly zero pictures, which I totally get. Because ... continue reading...

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...