That would be a package of strawberries for 13 dollars. Thirteen. Dollars. That’s why I don’t buy strawberries here in the Philippines, or berries of any kind, really. Don’t feel bad for me. I mean, bananas, papaya, mango, pineapple? Those heavenly golden fruits of the tropics keep my fruit-loving self happy and they don’t require draining the savings account. It’s like… the best thing ever. But the price tag on the berries kills me, and therefore my mouth hasn’t tasted berries in 8+ months....

Today’s post is sponsored by DeLallo! They make the most delicious sun dried tomatoes which you’ll see pictured here 👆swimming in a luscious cream sauce. Don’t mind if they do. comment icon 260 more comments GAH! Lover. This stuff is yummy. 💋😍 I have some truths to tell you today. The first truth is that this pasta rocked our world. Like, five times last week. Okay FINE 700 times or something but I wasn’t even counting and neither should you, so just … yeah....

Tomato and Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad – Tender pasta, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella are coated in Parmesan cheese and DELICIOUS pesto sauce!! EASY, ready in 15 minutes, and great for easy meals with planned leftovers or for parties because it feeds a crowd!! Italian Chicken Pasta Salad – Easy, ready in 20 minutes, and showcases some of my favorite summer ingredients. It’s perfect for summer potlucks and BBQs, or as a no-fuss family dinner!...

comment icon 404 more comments Protein pancakes! made in a blender with no refined grains, no refined sugar, and loads of healthy proteins. I reeeeeeally like where this is headed. Pan-Cakes! Pan-Cakes! Pan-Cakes! With peanut butter and chocolate chips and a little bit of maple syrup, which is just how I ate them growing up, post-swim-team practice, sometimes mushed together into a big pile of “scrambled pancakes” because me and my teenage squad didn’t know what we were even doing with a pan and a spatula, but we knew we needed those chocolate-kissed carbs in our systems immediately, stat, SOS, even if it meant squished together into pan remnants topped with sprinkles and chocolate chips and syrup....

Don’t miss my other favorite appetizers, like cheesy Bean Dip, Potato Skins and taquitos. Talk about EASY and FUN for any occasion, these Toasted Ravioli (or “fried ravioli”) are a great appetizer for any occasion. The idea and recipe for Toasted Ravioli originated in Saint Louis, which will always have a special place in my heart (three of my kids were born there)! If you’re from that area, be sure to check out my Gooey Butter Cake recipe!...

I’m a jewelry minimalist. I wear my wedding ring, “pearl” earrings, and maybe a necklace on fancy occasions. But this year for Christmas, Bjork surprised me: jewelry! I lifted the red velvet box open and found a necklace laying inside. “It’s a mother’s necklace,” Bjork explained. The diamond was in the position for the 4th month of the year – April. Of course. The month that Afton was due. It was beautiful, simple, perfect....

comment icon 87 more comments How much do I love a quick pan-fried crumbled tofu and brown rice filling, coated in peanut sauce, tucked into tender little butter lettuce leaves, and crowned with a drizzle of spicy mayo and – obviously – a couple little crunchy fried onions? Judging by the tens (hundreds?) of these that I’ve eaten, the answer is: A LOT. There’s just something about these flavors and textures that makes a person feel good in their heart....

Bjork here checking in for Pinch of Yum’s monthly traffic and income report. If this is your first time coming across one of these reports I’ll give you quick explanation of what they’re all about. Lindsay started Pinch of Yum almost six years ago as a hobby. After a year of posting she started to get a decent amount of traffic and engagement. We were curious to see if it was possible to take that early traffic and engagement on the blog and somehow build it into a business....

I tried to loosely replicate Manwich in my last lentil recipe, Ketchup & Mustard Lover’s Protein & Veggie Mash. But no matter how much ketchup I added, it just wasn’t Manwich. Sometimes it’s fun to re-invent the wheel, like making Raw Vegan Gluten-Free Girl Scout “Samoas” Cookies. Other times it’s not so fun, and you use what you know is tried-and-true, such as a can of Manwich. Which is exactly what I did....

Yeah, same. So over the last 6 weeks, Krista (our shoot assistant at POY and a blogger at Destination Delish) and I together made 10 of the Internet’s BEST Instant Pot recipes. Whoa. We decided to pick out ten recipes from blogs and websites around the Internet that seem to have people all in a tizzy with their high reviews, pins, saves, comments, and all-around popularity, and actually put them to the test....

With the all the game day parties happening this time of year, an easy and super flavorful dip will make you look like the hostess with the mostess. Or make it for a Netflix kind of night on the couch. This is perfect creamy, cheese comfort food. The name comes because there are 3 blocks of cream cheese, 2 cans of Rotel, and 1 pound of Italian sausage used. So easy....

Check out more of our kid-friendly recipes like my kid’s favorite Spaghetti Pie, Calzones, Cottage Cheese Pancakes, or Italian Pasta Salad! Whether you need on-the-go snacks or fast, easy ideas for snacking around the house, this list of Healthy snack ideas has something for everyone! Chocolate Overnight Oats My kids favorite–these protein-packed chocolate overnight oats only take 10 minutes to prep and are portable for a quick breakfast or lunch on the go....

Lately, here are a few I’m loving: Joy the Baker’s book, 100 Simple & Comforting Recipes I feel like I am sitting in Joy’s kitchen when I read this book and that we’re long lost gal pals. Not only are the recipes and photography great, but her story-telling is fabulous. If you like your cookbooks with a side of story (and butter and sugar), this book is for you. I met Joy and she is every bit as sweet, funny, and witty in person as she is on her blog and in the book and is just so darn endearing....

For the month of August. Scott and I had discussed a trip, for approximately how long we’d stay, and he was like, Babe just do whatever you want. Whatever I want? Okay. Surprise, family, we’re going to Aruba for a month. Since he and I can both work from anywhere with phones, an internet connection, computer, camera, and I need a few extra things like mixing bowls and some sugar, I figured what the heck and booked the trip....

These fritters came to fruition because I had one sweet potato, which I had intended to make soup with, but realized it wasn’t quite enough for soup. Then I noticed a few small zucchinis that were crying out from the depths of the produce drawer and begging to be used before they turned into limp and lifeless green logs. Having no idea what I was going to make, I took out my grater and started grating anyway....

Really, who doesn’t love a cinnamon roll? Warm baked dough that’s sweet, dense, cinnamony and sugary, ooey gooey, with frosting everywhere. Yes, please. I worked at the mall when I was in high school and between Panda Chinese food, Mrs. Field’s Cookies, and Cinnabons, I ate more sodium, grease, and sugar than should be legal or is good for the complexion. But hey, you’re only 16 and working next to the food court once....

I have had such a busy week! TGIF! Working full time and being a parent is the hardest balancing act I’ve ever had but the show must go on. And on it has. Included in life’s balancing act the past 24 hours… A great salad With Homemade Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing And a fresh batch of Sweet & Tangy Un-Chicken Salad I got in a great workout. 20 minutes running outside in 72 F and sunny…....

comment icon 57 more comments I have a few exciting things to share with you today, because it’s Friday and things should be exciting on Friday. A re-organized recipes page and a re-vamped resources for food bloggers page!An amazing video from my friends Alex and Sonja about how to make homemade pizza dough. Someday when I get a stand mixer, or become more sophisticated, or fall out of love with Domino’s cheese pizza and breadsticks, I will make this homemade pizza dough and it will be awe-some....

The BEST Sausage Stuffing Recipe My family loves stuffing. It’s definitely their favorite Thanksgiving side dish, hands down. I wanted to try a new stuffing recipe this year and they told me this one is a keeper. This slow cooker stuffing is buttery soft with a bit of texture from onions and celery. It’s packed with flavor from fresh rosemary, sage, thyme, and parsley. Juicy sausage adds wonderful richness. I used hot Italian sausage and it lends great depth of flavor without being spicy, but use mild sausage if you prefer....

It’s about me getting all kinds of blisters on my feet this week. I can go for months without getting a blister and then bam, I got four doosies this week. I didn’t change my shoes or my socks I am not running any longer or changing my stride, my pace, or my route Nothing is different. The only thing I can think of is that there has been more moisture in the air this week because we’ve had rain so the humidity levels are higher and maybe that’s causing some weird friction thing resulting in blisters?...