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We are spicing up Avocado Toast with El Diablo Salt. Why do so many people pay so much for avocado toast when it is really the single simplest thing you can make at home for less than half the price? #AvocadoToast #Spicy #QuickBreakfast

Avocado toast… when did this fruit on bread, that tastes amazing become so controversial? At its humble beginnings, it is only crushed avocado on bread which has been toasted. When or why did restaurants start charging so much for a crushed piece of fruit on toast? Why do so many people pay so much for avocado toast when it is really the single simplest thing you can make at home for less…

I know when it starts getting hot out I want something cool, tasty, quick to make and it must have bacon. This bacon ranch pasta salad is so good that you will absolutely come back for seconds. #Bacon #Ranch #Seasonings

In Idaho right now the temperature is close to reaching 100 degrees. I know when it starts getting that hot I want something cool, tasty, quick to make and has bacon. This bacon ranch pasta salad is so good that you will absolutely come back for seconds. I mean it has bacon right?

This pasta salad is so flavorful using Life44 ranch seasoning. I am so happy that we have a dry ranch seasoning…

I love going to the local farmers' market and becoming inspired and this trip was no different. #risotto #mushroom #farmersmarket #buyIdaho

The Nampa Framers’ Market opened up last week and I just knew we had to go and see what delights these incredible Idaho farmers had for us. I just love going to the local farmers’ market and becoming inspired and this week was no different.

While walking through the market I came across some of the most beautiful mushrooms I have ever seen in my life thanks to Groves Country Mushroom Farm.…

One of my favorite Spam combos is a spam and pineapple sandwich. The teens and myself cannot get enough of the sweet pineapple along with the crispy salty spam on a bed of cabbage topped with Ono sauce. #Spam #Pineapple #Sandwich #Life44 #BudgetMeals

Recently I have been introducing the teenagers to the wonders of Spam. All the amazing dishes you can make with just a can of Spam. There’s spam and eggs, spam fried rice, spam hash… ok I need to stop because I’m sounding a little like Bubba from Forrest Gump.

One of my favorite Spam combos is a spam and pineapple sandwich. The teens and myself cannot get enough of the sweet pineapple along…

Skillet Jalapeno Corn - If you are looking to up your game with corn try this amazing Skillet Jalapeño Skillet Corn recipe. It will really spice up your meal. #Jalapeno #SkilletCorn #CastIron #SideDish #Cooking #Recipe

This summer I have the greatest honor of catering for two good friends’ wedding. I have known them both for a few years or so and they are so perfect together. Like all couples they will have ups and downs but if they love each other, half as much as I love she who must be obeyed… well they are going to be just fine. Life really is a roller coaster, you will have ups and downs but love will…

Corned beef and cabbage isn't just for Saint Patrick's Day. Using an Instant Pot makes it so easy to have corned beef weekly or even daily #cornedbeef #instantpot #comfortfood

Corned beef and cabbage isn’t just for Saint Patrick’s Day. Using an Instant Pot makes it so easy to have corned beef weekly or even daily. Hey, I won’t judge, I know it’s good.

Using an instant potto pressure cook your corned beef is so simple, taking only 90 minutes to cook and it really doesn’t require a lot of hands on interaction. In fact, while the corned beef is cooking you will have…

Medicine Ball Tea is the drink to help you overcome those winter colds. #medicineballtea #starbucks #lemon @starbucks #teavana #cold @teavana #honey

I have been stuck with a wonderful cold for the past two weeks (thanks better half). You know what I mean… coughing, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat etc. I am finally beginning to feel better but my throat is still a little sore and you can only drink so many Hot Toddies, or can you?

While searching the inter webs for a new concoction that would help my throat and maybe just make me feel a…

This pork loin turned out so moist and flavorful thanks to the Za'atar. The teens wolfed down the pork loin and I almost lost a finger. #Za'atar #PorkLoin #Recipe #Delicious

Lately I have been spending a lot of time working with spices and spice mixes. I really love trying new spices, spice combinations and seeing what works with what. Thats where Za’atar came along.

Za’atar is used throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean on meats, breads and vegetables. It is made with sumac, toasted sesame seeds, thyme and some versions even add oregano.

For this recipe…