My maternity session
January 21, 2021
Maternity Photos by Johanna Bateman Photo
Dutch Oven French Bread
January 20, 2021
I made this French Bread last night and I am so excited to share the recipe with you all! It may seem intimidating but it is very simple to make and only asks for a few ingredients. It is sure to make you feel confident as a baker and a bread maker even if you … More Dutch Oven French Bread
Homemade Peach Cobbler
January 19, 2021
There are all types of peach cobblers out there and you may favor one over the other but if you need a quick dessert without too many complicated steps, this recipe is for you. Ingredients: 1 cup of butter, melted 2 cans of sliced peaches, drained 2 1/2 cups of sugar, divided 2 cups of … More Homemade Peach Cobbler
Cajun Chicken Pasta
January 18, 2021
As most of my recipes are, this is a fast and simple recipe to try and even adjust to your liking. I use chicken, onions and sweet peppers but you may want to use shrimp or different veggies. Ingredients: 1 lb. of chicken breast or tenderloin cut into strips 3 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning 8 … More Cajun Chicken Pasta
My pregnancy journey: Third Trimester
August 12, 2020
During my third trimester, I went back to work full time which I was still grateful for but felt some anxiety since things weren’t getting better due to the pandemic. My husband and I spent our last trimester working on the last few details of the house getting it ready for our baby. We finished … More My pregnancy journey: Third Trimester
My pregnancy journey: Second Trimester
April 21, 2020
Now that I am in my third trimester, I would like to share my updates and lessons from my second trimester. During my second trimester, my grandmother on my father’s side came to stay in my parents home for hospice care until she took her last breath. While she was still with us, I volunteered … More My pregnancy journey: Second Trimester
Chicken Tortilla Soup
April 21, 2020
This was originally a vegetable soup recipe I came by and added my own twist to help with the taste and flavor. I use shredded cooked chicken but if you do not eat chicken, this will also be a great veggie soup to make. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 large green, … More Chicken Tortilla Soup
Zuppa Toscana
April 5, 2020
This is my copycat recipe of Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana soup. Very easy to make and very filling. Ingredients: 1 lb. of Hot Italian sausage 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves or garlic, minced salt ground black pepper 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth 4 large russet potatoes, diced 1 bunch of kale, leaves stripped … More Zuppa Toscana
Tex-Mex Enchiladas
March 26, 2020
This recipe is one that I learned from my grandmother that you most likely have had when you go to a traditional “Tex-Mex” restaurant and order enchiladas. They are super easy to make and very inexpensive. Ingredients: Corn tortillas Vegetable oil Chili powder Sharp Cheddar cheese (Mild or Mexican Style is fine too) Diced onions … More Tex-Mex Enchiladas
One Year
February 5, 2020
It’s taken me a full year to write this. My fingers shake as I type. It has been a full year without my best friend Joshua. He took his life one year ago today. I still remember everything about February 5th, 2019. From the moment I woke up until the moment I cried myself to … More One Year
My pregnancy journey: First Trimester
December 25, 2019
It’s been awhile since my last post and I took some time off from my social media outlets because I found out that I was expecting and since it is very new to me, I wanted to take time away and not have any distractions and truly embrace this intimate time. I kept my pregnancy … More My pregnancy journey: First Trimester
For the brides and future wives….
September 18, 2019
Life before marriage was busy, now that I am married it seems that life is even more chaotic. I remember being engaged and overwhelmed with the idea of what it meant to be a wife. Not to just have the title but to actually carry the weight of what a wife is. To cook, clean, … More For the brides and future wives….
