Some recipes are just meant to be on repeat — and in our house, these chicken lettuce wraps are exactly that. Light, fresh, and just...

There’s something magical about walking into a place where food scraps and “waste” get transformed into life-giving soil. That’s exactly...

By Troy Farley If you’re curious about 75 Hard, start by listening to Andy Frisella’s MFCEO Project, Episode 290 , where he explains the...

"Margin restores balance and restores our soul." — James Bryan Smith, The Good and Beautiful God Why Margin Matters Imagine opening a letter where the words cover every inch of the page, no white space anywhere. Overwhelming, right? That’s what life can feel like when we leave no room for margin. I first heard about margin as a spiritual practice through James Bryan Smith. Later, I found Dr. Richard Swenson’s book Margin , where he describes how “marginless” living often show

What a heartwarming journey—from planting cucumbers to harvesting and transforming them into delicious bread-and-butter pickles alongside...

The idea of a Bloom Bar was born When planning a baby shower, the goal is always the same: to create a celebration full of love,...

Sometimes, the best moments in life aren’t planned — they just happen . With the Arizona heat in full swing, we packed up the car and headed west for a last-minute escape to the coast. No real itinerary, no big expectations — just a desire to breathe in some ocean air, try something new, and make the most of summer. Let me tell you... Carlsbad delivered. 🍔 First Stop: Tanner’s Prime in Oceanside After a long, slightly giggly debate about where to grab lunch, we pulled into T

Only the Strong Survive the Heat If you’ve ever tried gardening in the middle of a scorching summer, you’ll know it feels a little like survival of the fittest. Plants wilt, leaves crisp, and you wonder why you ever thought you could keep anything alive in the first place. And yet — here I am, standing in my yard, staring at actual vegetables and herbs that somehow survived my beginner’s hands and the desert heat. This first year of gardening has been a crash course in patien

The Mystery of the Golden Raisins Some ingredients sneak up on you. You’ve probably walked past golden raisins a hundred times in the grocery store without giving them a second thought (I know I did). But once I tasted their sweet, sun-kissed flavor, I couldn’t rest until I figured out exactly how to use them. And let me tell you — they belong on every charcuterie board from here on out. Their little pop of sweetness pairs well against salty cheeses, savory meats, and grille

Some recipes call to you. They don’t just whisper from the pages of a cookbook — they practically wave their arms and shout, “Make me today!” That’s exactly how I felt when I stumbled on a same-day focaccia recipe. I’ve made bread before, but focaccia has a personality all its own. It’s rustic yet elegant, simple yet endlessly adaptable. And with the promise of enjoying it the same day, I was all in. Mix, Stretch, Fold, & Proof … The dough came together quickly — flour, yeast

I still get butterflies when the lights dim and the curtain starts to rise.Something about the hush that falls over the crowd, the first...

I still remember the buzz in the air — that unmistakable feeling of anticipation as the sun started to set and families gathered under the wide Arizona sky. Folding chairs, snack bags, and the chatter of excited kids — all wrapped up in the kind of night that makes summer feel like summer. We spent the evening at Tempe Diablo Stadium , and let me tell you, it was one for the books. Baseball, family time, and a fireworks show that left us all with full hearts and tilted chins.