Living in the Mediterranean of Mexico I find myself surrounded by wineries and olive groves. This means I am blessed to have access to the best olive oil I have ever tasted! It is so light and floral in flavor. Each rancho has their unique taste. I discovered my favorite olive oil last year at the…
Come Over to My House {On Being Real}
“Where ever you go you will hear someone say, come over to my house, come over and play.” “Come Over to My House” (#affiliate) was a favourite book of mine that my Grandma Burnett would read me as a child. If you haven’t read it I suggest finding a copy. I wish you could pop…
The First Valentine {Plus Other Tips, Stories and Thoughts for Celebrating the Day}
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It seems like every store you go into is covered in red, pink and hearts. Over the years I never gave much thought to why we celebrated the day. I knew that God loved us and gave himself up for us but outside of playing Agape (Bingo) that…
Roasted Tomato Tortilla Soup
Since I moved to Mexico almost 10 years ago I have been enchanted by tortilla soup. I’d had a few versions in the States but they never left me going back for more. That all changed one fall day when I was 19. I was sitting on a little patio at a small outdoor restaurant…
6 Tips for Adding Flavor to Any Dish for Less
Do you believe that cooking delicious and nourishing foods is possible even on a tight budget? Sometimes we overlook how much flavor some of the humblest foods in our pantry can add to our dishes. These 6 simple and frugal tips are practical and have been used by our ancestors and different cultures for generations. Unfortunately…