Josie + Nina

RECIPES WATCH SHOP FB Hi there! I know...it's the Big Game today. Appetizers (like my catalog of no cook pretzel recipes) and my beef sandwiches are the usual go-to's. But...I couldn't wait to share this new potato soup recipe with you, Reader! That's because cute hubby literally ate it 3 days in a row. Let's just say he's "choosy" when it comes to leftovers, so I take it as quite the compliment. And I thought you might want it for the coming week. Maybe it's the bacon garnish (crispy...

RECIPES WATCH SHOP FB Hey there Reader, I just got back in town from a blog retreat at a dear friend's home in Orange County (not too far from where I grew up) and I can't stop thinking about the citrus trees in everyone's front yards. I got a lemon tree as a gift and failed miserably with it...think I can really try again to make it happen in Illinois? Before we let the season go by, I thought I'd share my favorite ways to not only use citrus but celebrate it. Like this salad with a citrus...

RECIPES WATCH SHOP FB hunker down season Hey there Reader, Between the weather and the news, you can't help but want to cocoon in bed under a blanket. Eating banana cake (mine starts with a box mix...doesn't get easier than that). Or maybe a whole pizza. Baking pizza is still "baking", right? And if you want something to turn on and the watching someone else making ravioli sounds like a good way to spend an afternoon...watch this series. And leave a comment or two! Good or bad, I want to hear...

RECIPES SHOP WATCH IG Cold weather hero Hi there, Reader! I wanted to send a quick ICYMI message because I've had some new recipes go up that deserve a "make when it's cold out" bookmark. And if you love beef, you're going to be happy. First up, is my rich and meaty short rib ragu. This one simmers on the stove and is perfect over pasta or polenta. I have some in the freezer right now and I think I'll be making this on Friday as they're forecasting a windchill of -24° here 🥶 Short Ribs Pasta...

RECIPES SHOP WATCH IG Game day good stuff Happy Game Day to all who celebrate! We are beyond excited to watch the Bears tonight 💙🧡 and cheer on the Hoosiers tomorrow ❤️🤍 All that stressful game watching requires sustenance, right? Bookmark this email today and give one a try for your crew over the next few weeks. Fave football food Whether it's cute hubby's famous cereal mix, a big corn chip and cheese topped bowl of my no bean chili, or a big pan of pepperoni pizza, these are the recipes we...

RECIPES SHOP WATCH IG Hi there, Reader! Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how different dinner looks at my empty nester stage of life. Some nights we're not that hungry.Other nights someone is starving.Schedules don’t line up. Appetites don’t match.And I still don’t want to spend the night washing dishes. What do I want? Dinner that feels like care, not obligation.Food that has us lingering a bit without taking the whole night with it. This week, I’m leaning hard into one-pan dinners. And...

RECIPES SHOP WATCH IG January needs easy Happy 2026, Reader! Here are three recipes that understand the assignment for January: fast, simple and good. Put them together for one easy meal. 🍗 Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts This is my no-fail method when I need dinner to work. Golden outside, juicy inside, and done fast. If chicken breasts have ever disappointed you, this one fixes that. 🍝 Garlic butter pasta sauce Simple, comforting, and the pasta move when the fridge is half-empty but you...