Before + After Week: Office

Growing up in Phoenix, I was spoiled by real estate. I grew up in a home with a walk-in closet in my bedroom. Our house had two nicely sized bathrooms and a double garage. As an adult in the Denver area, I realize how much younger of a city Phoenix is. Homes here in...

Brunch

  Dear friends came into town this weekend for a certain football game; I welcomed the chance to cook for their paleo palates by starting their visit off with brunch. (This egg casserole and this pancake recipe are entirely worth adding new ingredients to the...

Secret Vegetables

My brother and his girlfriend came over for my first Heirloom Homestead dinner party this week. We celebrated Jess’ 23rd birthday. (Yeah. Not only is she pretty, but she’s young too.) Her favorite meal, per Cody is “alfredo with white wine and...

Cavegirl

Sheila treated me to a homemade meal this week that was too colorful and delicious not to photograph: Salmon, poached with dill and lemon; roasted acorn squash; plantains with cinnamon This paleo/primal way of eating is tricky. Whole milk in my morning coffee,...

Pantry Dreams

I am an organization freak. I always have been. I can’t get out of a bed without making it (sometimes even at hotels). I wipe down the bathroom counter every single time. I have a google doc that tracks car repair and maintenance. (I once got two transmission...