Man was 2021 a rollercoaster ride of emotions. The year started out with me being the most depressed I had been in a very long time. I am surprised I am still here today because, to be honest, that was not the plan. However, I prayed through it all, gave myself time to cry (A... Continue Reading →
Amy Jean’s Kitchen: Black Bean Burgers (Pioneer Woman: Dinnertime)
. . I used to give my friend Nicole crap for choosing to eat a black bean burger over a real meat hamburger. I never thought I would try one let alone like it, but man did I eat my words. These burgers were actually really good and dare I say that I might like... Continue Reading →
What I Got For Christmas 2021
After my kid phase I have found it harder and harder to put together a Christmas list. Family and friends would ask me what I wanted and my response was always the same, "I don't want anything." Of course that's not entirely true. There are a lot of things I want, but I just don't... Continue Reading →
My 2022 Reading Goals: How I Will Turn 2022 Into My Best Reading Year Yet
If you were to take a look at my reading recaps from the last couple of years you would probably be surprised to know that I LOVE to read, but I swear I do! lol In 2022 I hope to finally cross off at least one of the goals that I have been shooting for... Continue Reading →
My 2022 Goals: How I Plan to Conquer the New Year
I started out 2021 doing great. I had a wonderful Christmas with my family, a calm new year's, went on one of the best road trips I have been on to date, and more. However, things kind of did a 180 and by the end of the year I felt like I was doing everything... Continue Reading →
Amy Jean’s Kitchen: Spaghetti and Meatballs (Eat Like A Gilmore)
. . This was the most work I have ever put into making spaghetti and also the first time, outside of a restaurant, that I have had it with meatballs. It was work, but delicious. However, spaghetti in my mind is supposed to be an easy meal to make so, while this spaghetti was good,... Continue Reading →
Christmas Traditions From Around the World
. . I have been seeing sooo many people talk about their Christmas traditions and it got me thinking about how Christmas is celebrated in other parts of the world. So I set out to do a bit of research and in this article I am sharing with y'all what I found! I definitely think... Continue Reading →
Amy Jean’s Kitchen: Flanders’s Hot Chocolate (Binging with Babish)
. . I was actually pretty excited for this one because hot chocolate is my favorite drink for winter. (I am a chocolate fiend after all.) Unfortunately for me this hot chocolate was a fail. I don’t know if I didn’t let it cook on the stove long enough or if I put in the... Continue Reading →
A Christmas Dinner Feast
. . If you guys couldn’t already tell one of my favorite parts about the holidays is the food. (Second only to family of course. Lol) For the past couple of years I have been lucky enough to host my family for Christmas dinner which also meant that, even though I was only feeding 3... Continue Reading →
Amy Jean’s Kitchen: Paprika & Herb Roasted Carrots (Tasty Ultimate)
. . Growing up I LOVED to eat baby carrots. I would legit sit and eat them by the bagful. However, this carrot love didn't transfer over to cooked carrots...I would never touch them. I don't know if it was a texture or flavor thing, but for whatever reason I was not a fan. Now... Continue Reading →