Author Archives: nourishmyheartandsoul

Grilled Vegetables in Cast Iron

Yesterday I was at the store grabbing some chicken to throw on the grill for dinner. The first really nice day after way too many gross ones deserves grilled food. I was perusing the produce section waiting for something to jump out at me and volunteer to become dinner when I spotted red peppers onContinue reading “Grilled Vegetables in Cast Iron”

Duff Peach Jam

This very special Peach Jam is made with peaches from our dear friend’s parent’s tree. The fruit is almost as sweet as the people who planted it. Turn your peaches into jam that is great for sharing or keeping for yourself.

Triple Berry Jelly

Technically it’s jam, but we just call it jelly. We call jam, jelly, and preserves jelly around here- don’t judge. It’s freaking delicious and that’s all I care about. I’ve had the thought of triple berry in my head for a couple weeks, got a couple bags of frozen berries, and today I had someContinue reading “Triple Berry Jelly”

Dips For The Big Game… Because You Have to Bring Your A-Game

I love to watch football as long as it’s a good game. Who is playing is not as important to me as watching a good game. If asked, I would say I’m a Bears fan, but it’s been hard to be a Bear’s fan for many years now. My Aunt Paula, however, was a die-hardContinue reading “Dips For The Big Game… Because You Have to Bring Your A-Game”

Chicken Noodle Soup… Because You Can’t Always Give A Real Hug

So many people are sick right now. We are deep into cold and flu season, plus the ever-nearby apocalypse. Regardless of what the illness is or whether or not you can keep anything down, homemade chicken noodle soup is one of the greatest things in the world when you are ill! I know there areContinue reading “Chicken Noodle Soup… Because You Can’t Always Give A Real Hug”

Ya Gotta Have a Plan

Holy crap has it been a long time since I published! I have very much missed writing and sharing with you, but for the past 3 months I just couldn’t do it. No reason to panic, I’m all good. It’s totally okay. I spent the better part of the last 3 months ready to barfContinue reading “Ya Gotta Have a Plan”

Heartbreak Called

When the phone rang yesterday morning I never expected to hear those words coming from the quivering voice of my friend on the other end of the line. I am not really sure I heard anything else she said after the word. It’s scary and confusing, overwhelming and sad. The unknowns, that is the scariestContinue reading “Heartbreak Called”