When I find myself in a ruminating place, I make soup. I don't know why but something about it makes me feel calm. This month I made my ​mom's lentil soup​ because it felt like a good way to remember her. May the season remind us all we are loved by a Father who understands tender days.

How can you turn the ordinary "what's for dinner?" into something a bit extra? Here are a few easy ideas to try around your table.

Autumn is the perfect season to consider how we gather around the table. Here are 10 simple ideas for everyday feasting.

Summer is the season of effortless cooking. Here are a few things I've loved sharing this summer that are as simple as they are effortless.

Spring makes me long for all things new, especially what I put on my plate. Here are 12 well-loved spring recipes for spring-spiration.

Spring invites us to come out and play. With all things blooming, here are a few simple ideas to renew your heart this season.

March makes me long for all the springy things - including fresh books and bright recipes. Here's what I've been into this month.

My mom never made desserts, except for one. The legend of the Apple Brown Betty lives on as the perfect and only fall dessert in my heart.

What's on your summer's end picnic menu? Food eaten in the outdoors with the people you love takes on next level greatness. Here's my menu.

I always wanted to learn how to can. Pretty jars of fruit and vegetables sounded dreamy. Here's my story of the summer I learned to can.

My dad loved a good "trunk picnic" - here's a sweet story and invitation to adopt a "picnic attitude" for life.

Its been two years since my husband and I challenged each other to eat mostly plants. Here's what we have learned so far on the journey.

Yes 11-year-olds can absolutely cook the Thanksgiving feast. Here's my Hell's Kitchen moment, saved by a spunky kid willing to step up.

Rice and beans meant home to my dad. Here's my story of how home is where you decide to make it.

Recently I was overwhelmed by a lavish feast in the mountains. It. reminded me how God wants to bless us, but we have to be ready.

My greatest meal memories remind me that food doesn’t need to be fancy or elaborate to impress.