I have been beyond obsessed with Brussels sprouts this winter. Ob. Sessed. Luckily for me, my husband has been very supportive of this addiction and has happily eaten every single one I've put in front of him. My son has too. I somehow hit the jackpot in this area. My two-year old has a more
By Loryn Purvis Summer is gone, and it’s time for my favorite season of the year. I’m not talking about Fall, although Fall is pretty awesome in its own right. No, my favorite season has less to do with great weather and falling leaves, and more to do with an increase in trash talking, wearing
By Loryn Purvis Summer is coming!! The days are getting longer and the air a bit warmer. Of course, many would argue that Southern California is the land of endless summer, but there’s still a definite “beach season” in my opinion. Even though temperatures rarely dip below 70 degrees, I managed to weasel my way
By Loryn Purvis Since I’m from the South, there are a few dishes I’m expected to know how to make well by default. I’m expected to have a killer fried chicken recipe, bake buttermilk biscuits with my eyes closed, and brew tea so sweet it will give you a toothache! Yes, I can do each
By Loryn Purvis I just love my in-laws. Every year I look forward to the month of July because I know I will get to spend some really great quality time with them when they come to visit Southern California. My in-laws are the best! They are encouraging, supportive, and all around fun to be
By Loryn Purvis I love summertime! Long, warm days, beach bonfires and beautiful sunsets are just a few of the many reasons why. Summer is also the perfect time to reconnect with your spouse. Those long days are the perfect backdrop to freshen up your relationship with a nice picnic, a hike, outdoor dinners at
By Loryn Purvis Often times good food and a good relationship have two very important things in common … both take time and patience. In your relationship, if you’re not willing to put in quality time, it is very likely that the relationship will become dull and lifeless. In the same way, patience is a
By Loryn Purvis If you were to ask me what my greatest discovery in food has been while living in Southern California, you might be surprised at my answer. I would unequivocally declare that the one food I have come to love like never before ... wait for it ... is the taco. Yes, there
By Loryn Purvis I learned early on in my marriage that a well-fed husband is a happy husband. If I have some important news I need to deliver to BJ, or when there is a serious decision we need to make together, things always go more smoothly when we both have a full belly. I
Foreword by Ashley McIlwain Over the past several months, I've been really wanting to add a special feature that included recipes. It seemed to make sense because we all need to eat, and who doesn't love a good recipe? But what stirred me the most to launch this culinary feature is the fact that there
