“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi If you’ve followed Produce with Amy at all, you know how much we believe in growing roots. Not just for our own family, but for the wider community. And today, I’m bursting with pride and hope as … More Avalon’s Next Big Adventure: Serving Through a Medical Brigade
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a perpetually busy human, it’s this – when life ramps up, the first thing I tend to sacrifice is myself. More specifically, my meals. I’ll spend hours supporting students, prepping lessons, answering emails, grading, and working weekends at the airport. Then I end up scrambling to find something nutritious for lunch. Too many times, I’ve ambled across the street at work to grab a bag of candy and a Red Bull when I feel tired mid-afternoon.
So I hit the restart button, and I’ve been trying to make one intentional change. Eat more fresh food. More vegetables. More color. More meals that actually make me feel awake instead of sluggish. … More Healthy Lunch Ideas: Greek Chicken Salad Recipe
Introducing my happy accident dinner: Serendipita Fajita Soup! 🌶️
It all started with leftover onions and peppers from Lukas’ football team dinner and somehow turned into the coziest, most flavorful soup ever. My husband John took one bite and said, “Write this down before you forget!”
Think fajitas in a bow. Zesty, hearty, and perfect with chips, cheese, and sour cream on top. This one’s definitely a keeper. … More Serendipita Soup (Fajita Soup)
Traveling can be chaotic, but having the right essentials makes every trip smoother, more comfortable, and way more enjoyable. Over time, I’ve curated a collection of my must-have travel items. From carry-on musts to little comforts that make long flights or road trips feel effortless. … More My Favorite Travel Essentials ✈️🌿
If you’re a fan of bruschetta but looking to skip the bread and amp up the protein, this recipe is your new weeknight hero. By layering the vibrant flavors of bruschetta over juicy chicken breasts, you get a dish that’s fresh, savory, and irresistibly cheesy. Without all the carbs. Here’s how to turn your favorite … More Bruschetta Chicken Bake: A Flavor-Packed Twist on a Classic
I’m dreaming up a space for busy people who want to read again. A virtual book club that’s low-pressure, high-reward. We’ll pick a book together – something that inspires, challenges, or simply delights us. We’ll set a realistic timeline (because life is full), and we’ll share thoughts as we go. No quizzes. No guilt. Just community, conversation, and the joy of turning pages. … More Rebuilding Our Reading Culture—One Page at a Time
Home is the nicest word there is.” — Laura Ingalls Wilder As many of you know from following my blog over the years, my husband has been building an addition onto our homestead. Between our full-time jobs and side hustles, progress has been a labor of love. 💚 Yet, we’re finally at the fun part: decorating and … More 🏡✨ Homestead Update + Cozy Summer Finds ✨🏡
This winter I was craving a Greek salad and came up with the idea to combine all the ingredients into a “dip” that could be enjoyed with crackers, pita bread, as a bagel spread, in a sandwich or lettuce wrap, with fresh vegetables, on top of a bed of greens, or as a topping for fish, steak, or chicken. The result was exactly what I was looking for and I am excited to share it with you. … More GREEK SALAD DIP
Some versions of this recipe that I have seen online incorporate roasted tomatoes and other vegetables as a topping. However, I decided to top it with roasted olives and sundried tomatoes. The result was a robust and savory treat that made a wonderful dip for toasted pita bread. … More Creamy Feta Spread with Roasted Olives & Sundried Tomatoes
Several years ago, I discovered a salisbury steak recipe that a friend shared on Facebook. I made a few tweaks to it and this is the final result. It reminds me of a meal that my mom would have made when I was growing up. I love the nostalgic nature of cooking and I always say it is my “love language”. I enjoy cooking for others and sharing my recipes with you! … More Salisbury Steak: Comfort Food
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