Sometimes ya just need a big ol’ bowl of soup. Today is one of those days. It’s been raining for hours, and I love it. Unlike usual Tennessee summers, ours has been a very dry one. I think our last good rain was over a week ago. (In case you’re wondering, that isn’t very much…
Black Bean Burrito Bowl
It’s been a very good day. My parents are visiting all the way from Maine for the weekend, and little M couldn’t be happier to have even more attention than usual. Probably little M’s greatest joy is that Grandma and Grandpa found a steal of a deal at some liquidation store and found a Melissa…
Zesty Black Beans on Rice
Yes, I have an unhealthy obsession with black beans. I know. I’m working on using them in more moderate amounts, but they are just so flavorful, chock full of protein, and the perfect bean, in my opinion. So, today I present to you an easy, healthy lunch idea, that I like to top with lettuce…
Three Bean Soup with Lime and Cilantro
This soup was really good. So was a weekend walk in the park with Jonathan and M. We enjoyed the fall colors and even took some pictures of a little girl in the leaves. Somehow, in the midst of all of the picture-taking and leaves, Jonathan and I managed to lose my glasses. I had…
Vegan Lime Cupcakes
Hello Friends :) Today has been a good day–bright, cheery, and warm(ish). The fall colors are incredible, and the clean, crisp air, fantastic. Unfortunately, though, my heart has not been as joyous. Why? Who knows? Could it be my 5-month postpartum hormones (or lack thereof)? Too much sleep? Too little sleep? Not enough exercise? For…