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Meal-Prepped Breakfast Bites
I don’t know about you, but my mornings can be hectic . It seems like there’s always a rush to get out the door. Trying to figure out...
Christine Simons
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Brazilian Cheesy Bread
Has a special occasion ever brought you to a Brazilian steak house? (Let’s be honest—for busy suburbanites on a budget, the occasion...
Christine Simons
Sep 22, 20254 min read


Chicken Enchilada Casserole: An Easy Weeknight Dinner
One of the things my mother taught me about meal prep is to work smarter, not harder. Today, I’m going to share with you one of her...
Christine Simons
Aug 18, 20252 min read


Japanese Sukiyaki
My Chinese grandfather grew up in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during WWII. As such, he had a lot of exposure to Japanese culture and even...
Christine Simons
Aug 11, 20257 min read


Superfood Smoothie: My Favorite Breakfast Recipe
A lot of people enjoy breakfast smoothies. I happen to be one of them. Today, I want to share with you my favorite recipe for a...
Christine Simons
Jul 7, 20257 min read


Gluten-Free Chinese Potstickers
This post is actually a follow-up to my post on make-ahead potstickers . A few weeks ago, I carved out the time to make a batch, but I...
Christine Simons
Apr 15, 20254 min read


Delicious Homemade Flour Tortillas
One of the best things about living in Texas is the food . Especially along the U.S.-Mexico border, the tacos and churros can’t be beat....
Christine Simons
Apr 7, 20255 min read


Meal Kit Subscriptions: Are They Worth It?
Disclaimer—I am not being paid by any meal kit subscription service; I’m simply providing my honest review based on personal experience. ...
Christine Simons
Feb 10, 20255 min read


Easy Banana Porridge
So, I don’t know about you, but I hate letting perfectly good food go to waste. In this post, I’m going to share one of the ways I use...
Christine Simons
Jan 27, 20253 min read


How to Process, Store, and Use Ginger Root
In some of my earliest posts, I detailed how to use fresh ginger root to develop a ginger bug starter culture and naturally fermented...
Christine Simons
Jan 20, 20253 min read


Chinese Hot Pot
This year, my husband and I agreed to host a foreign exchange student from mainland China. He and his family have introduced us to all...
Christine Simons
Dec 30, 20246 min read


Christmas Double-Decker Fudge
Christmas is right around the corner! Today, I’m going to share with you my mama’s recipe for a delicious Christmas treat: double-decker...
Christine Simons
Dec 23, 20243 min read


How to Use EVERY Part of the Holiday Turkey
The holidays are upon us! If your family is anything like mine, you’ll end up with more turkey meat than you know what to do with. In...
Christine Simons
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Fish Taco Dinner
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Christine Simons
Oct 7, 20246 min read


Sourdough Cheese-Stuffed Pizza Crusts
Plain ol' pizza is great. But who doesn't love pizza with cheese-stuffed crusts? Today, I'm going to share my recipe for sourdough...
Christine Simons
Sep 23, 20245 min read


Homemade Sourdough Bagels
There’s just something about biting into a toasted bagel on a lazy weekend morning. Today, I’m going to share with you my favorite...
Christine Simons
Sep 16, 20246 min read


Sourdough—Demystified
When I first jumped into the sourdough game, I found myself a bit overwhelmed with the lingo of the bread-baking club. Today, I’m going...
Christine Simons
Sep 13, 20245 min read


4 Ways Modern Homesteading Can Reduce Your Monthly Bills
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Christine Simons
Sep 9, 20245 min read


Make-Ahead Chinese Potstickers
When my grandfather immigrated to the United States from Taiwan, he tried to leave his heritage behind. My American grandmother, on the...
Christine Simons
Sep 2, 20247 min read


How to Make Your Own (Non-Boozy!) Ginger Ale - Part 2
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Christine Simons
Aug 30, 20246 min read
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