If you’ve been thinking about joining my online cooking school membership, Smart in the Kitchen School, today is the day!!! If you’re sitting there thinking, “What’s Smart in the Kitchen School?” Well, let’s discuss. During Covid, we launched my cooking school membership as a way to connect with cooks at home, teach the skills I share in every in-person…
Thanksgiving Menu 2023
What’s On My Thanksgiving Menu Here’s what’s on tap at Kitchenette Farm for Turkey Day, with a few do-ahead tips thrown in for good measure. Please keep in mind that I will be cooking in one small oven, so I’m being strategic with my menu. Most of this will be prepped, assembled or made ahead….
My Favorite Business Resources
Also Known As, How I Get it All Done It’s not a magic wand, that’s for sure! Sometimes people ask me if I’m “ok” in a concerned tone, I think because they assume I’m doing “all the things.” But I have the support of amazing people. Many of you who have been to my in-person…
Hot Spiced Apple Cider
It’s that time of year! If it’s a cold and cozy afternoon, I love to simmer apple cider on the stove. I keep this alcohol-free so it works as an after-school warm up for kids. For a hot toddy later in the day, add an ounce or two of bourbon to your mug. When we…
Protein Meal Plan
Prioritize Protein, Friends! My meal plan this week was inspired by a podcast episode my trainer (and friend) recommended. It’s a fascinating listen about health in terms of muscle mass, resistance training, skeletal health and visceral fat. I don’t want to get into it too much here, but I highly recommend you listen to the…
Plan Ahead for a Less Stressful Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is about spending time with family and friends, recognizing what we’re grateful and thankful for and breaking bread with the people we love. It doesn’t need to be a complicated meal with too many components. And while it definitely is a special occasion (and my favorite dinner of the year!), the side dishes can be simple…
Weekly Meal Plan // November 6-10
Dinner (Plan) is Done! I’m a day late with this week’s meal plan, apologies friends! It was a busy weekend and I opted for a relaxing dinner out with my family and a binge of All the Light You Can Not See on Netflix. It was so beautiful and a timely watch. Always look for…
Sheet Pan Green Beans with Everything Bagel Seasoning
Everyone Wants an Easy Veggie Side We’ve got you covered! Three ingredients, no chopping, delicious flavor. You could even serve this on Thanksgiving if you need a vegetable side that doesn’t contain the Turkey Day trifecta of butter, cheese and a crispy topping. I prefer this with thin haricot vert, but it’s delicious with regular…
Weekly Meal Plan // October 30-November 3
Hey guys! I’m headed to Ft. Worth with my son for a TCU tour and currently in the car working off my hot spot. When we left Houston is was about 90 degrees and it’s 45 in Ft. Worth. We’re driving into a cold front and rain, man Texas weather is weird. A couple of…
Weekly Meal Plan // October 23-27
MONDAY I’ll make a fresh batch of Super Simple Salad Dressing to use this week and cut carrot and celery sticks for easy noshing. For dinner, it’s the Blackened Redfish Tacos from my cookbook. These Blackened Salmon Tacos are a similar recipe from my blog. I’ll have my fish over shaved cabbage with all the…