November 17, 2021

Sausage White Bean Soup

One of my most favorite recipes from my website is this trusted Sausage White Bean Soup that I posted way back in 2007. I’ve been leading people to that recipe for years as it’s one of my meal prep staples. Bringing it back into the 2020s because I wanted to give the recipe justice with new, better photos. Life is so different 14 years later! I have a 13-year-old child!

Back to my favorite soup. This soup is my go-to when the weather gets cold.

Not everyone in my family likes soup (Sigh…I know…), so I make this soup for MY lunches during the week.

I also make it for company and when I have a Christmas soup party at my house.

Pair with a crusty piece of bread (or my garlic bread!) and sprinkle with Parmesan and I’m a happy lady. I love me some soup weather!

Inspiration

November 16, 2021

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

Hello hello! I have a bunch of Thanksgiving Menu Ideas for you if you’re looking to make something new/different for your feast. We are a little over a week away from Thanksgiving. Let’s look into the Shutterbean archives for some Thanksgiving Menu Ideas!

LISTS

November 15, 2021

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 46 in 2021

Happy Monday, friends!

This weekend I caught up on some work (preparing to ship out all of your calendars and workbooks!). Cooper had his last travel baseball game of the season (we get our weekends back!) and we spent the rest of Sunday watching Yellowstone (love it!). I didn’t get to meal prep this week, but I do plan on making a few things throughout the week to supplement. Let’s figure out our intentions for the week, shall we?!

my everyday life, Photography

November 14, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 45

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 45

Gray streak check!

Getting into the holiday mood with some homemade cranberry sauce.

I had some healthy options in my meal prep this week.

I made the baked Thai tofu from this recipe.

I am happy when my fridge is organized.

Healthcare is a real trip these days!

LISTS

November 12, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

Intentions for the Week Calendar and the Currently 2022 Workbook (US only) are in my Etsy shop. Anyone who joined my newsletter got a notification earlier this week (thank you for your orders!!) Sign up for my newsletter and you’ll be notified when the next batch arrives! If you’re international, you can buy them from my Blurb shop xo

recipes

November 10, 2021

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

My Mom never made Homemade Cranberry Sauce. She did make a creamy cranberry jello salad (that I loved!) and at the last minute of every Thanksgiving, she opened up a can of jellied cranberry sauce to put on a fancy plate for her guests.

Every year I’ve had Thanksgiving without her, I’ve made my own cranberry sauce. I use sprigs from her rosemary bush, as well as cinnamon sticks, and orange. I love the way it makes my house smell. It really sets the tone for the holiday season! Plus, I have an affinity for the sound of fresh cranberries popping. It’s so satisfying!