For as long as we’ve been married (and before), Reuben has worked construction. We’re so #blessed that he gets to work with his dad and brothers and a couple of friends. If something comes up (like having a baby) and he needs time off, the other guys have it covered. But working constructions definitely makes…
Lunch
Cuban Sandwiches
If I’m going to eat a sandwich, I like to go all out. Because I’m trying to not eat too many grains these days, when I do indulge, I like to make sure it’s WORTH IT. These Cuban Sandwiches are totally worth it in the cheating department. They have a lot going on, but it…
Thai Chicken Salad
On humid August evenings a hot, heavy supper doesn’t sound one bit appealing. Any amount of cooking heats up our little house (we don’t have air conditioning). And when Reuben has been working in the blazing sun all day, all he wants is a smoothie. But smoothies don’t stick with you long. A cold salad…
Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese from Scratch
I used to turn up my nose at the very thought of mac and cheese. Growing up, we rarely ate the stuff. Occasionally we’d try a prepackaged variety. Horrid. Just horrid. Fast forward to after Reuben and I were married. He told me about how much he liked mac and cheese. So I decided to…
Bacon and Brie Grilled Cheese with Jam
This Bacon and Brie Grilled Cheese with Jam is a delicious, grown-up take on your run-of-the-mill grilled cheese sandwich. You GUYS. This sandwich is kinda bonkers. Crispy bacon, melty Brie and sweet jam. What a lovely combo. I shared the details about how to make it over on the Good…
Lunch/Supper Idea: Bacon, Avocado and Tomato Sandwich
No sandwich speaks of late summer to me more than a BLT. It became a tradition at my family’s house to have corn on the cob (fresh from Mom’s garden) and BLT’s near the end of summer (that’s when the corn ripens in northern Minnesota). It’s the perfect combo. We would eat them night after night…