When asked what I want for my birthday or Christmas, I’m that person in your friends or family group that responds "nothing". I always feel that I have what I need, and don’t like to come across as picky or high maintenance. This drives my friends and family a little crazy. But a couple of years ago, there was one thing that I wanted- a Crock-Pot! I finally had an answer for my friends and family. An answer. The same one for anyone who asked.

Christmas came, and I started off the day with a small gift exchange with friends. And guess what; I got a Crock-Pot! I was so excited, but still had much more day to celebrate. I arrived at my family Christmas and we all had a lovely meal before exchanging our gifts. I opened the box from my sister; a Crock-Pot! I opened the box from my parents; another Crock-Pot! Three Crock-Pots in total. Everyone laughed and told me that they could be returned or exchanged, but I decided to keep them all!

I LOVE food! 

(Caution: Let cool. The Truth May be Too Hot to Handle)

This December 6, we give a shoutout to an unsung hero, the microwave. Patented by Raytheon in 1945, the inventor, Percy Spencer, discovered that microwaves are ideal for heating food when he noticed a chocolate bar melting in his pocket while experimenting with electromagnetic waves!

Raise your hand if you’re not a fan of breakfast foods.

*looks around nervously, lowers hand*

Okay, so maybe that’s not very common, but it’s true—for me, at least. I don’t remember the last time I woke up in the morning and thought, I’d like to eat an egg white omelet. Instead, I usually opt for a big cup of iced coffee and just power through until lunchtime. After all, doesn’t pizza sound far better than a salted egg?

That’s what I thought for a very long time until I started experimenting with breakfast foods a few weeks ago.

And by YOU I mean my fellow herbivores; you’re included too! Long gone are the days where vegans and vegetarians are left out of the summer festivities and backyard barbecues. Meatless eating has become a more popular way of life for many. Whether for humanity, health or religious reasons; we’re all in this fight together, and I’m proud to say, we’re kind of Winning!

One of the favorite things I like to do as a family activity is to bake. So, about a year ago, I decided to take a community class crash course to learn some techniques that I could apply to my home baking adventures. While it was a three-day course, I learned SO much! It has since then developed into a hobby of mine and my family doesn’t seem to complain.