January is the perfect time to make soup. There’s something comforting about a pot simmering on the stove with fresh stock ingredients on a cold gray day. This week and next I
It’s been cold outside here in the Midwest! The temperatures and wintry weather may be keeping us cooped up indoors, but there’s no better reason to curl up in front of the fire or snuggle on
It’s January and that means everyone gets to reboot, do it over and start again. All the scrumptious snacks and multiple meals washed down by holiday cocktails and finished with rich desserts can be forgotten by
We’re almost there! Christmas is days away. Decorations are up and lists are made. Maybe this year I will remember where I hid all the presents. One year I didn’t find a
The season is bright and weʼre filled with cheer here in the Modern Farmette kitchen! Christmas day brunch is definitely one of the things we look forward to the most every year.
What is your favorite holiday cookie, the one you can’t resist sneaking from the tin before they’re shared? Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons have become our family favorite. They’re easy and delicious. If
My husband has always wanted to make a turducken for Thanksgiving. I’m pretty sure that’s a turkey and a chicken and a duck all smashed inside of each other. Each year I manage to
For this week’s Heinen’s Sunday Supper, the couple behind the gorgeous local recipe blog, Modern Farmette, is updating their traditional Thanksgiving feast with new favorite dishes rich with the flavors of the
With turkey headed to a Thanksgiving table near you, for this week’s edition of Cooking with Heinen’s we’re taking a trip to the seafood counter! Today I’m preparing pan seared wild Alaskan salmon
I had second-thoughts about keeping the name of this recipe true to the original. “Crack” might offend some people leading them to think of the illegal drug scene. After much deliberation and
Instead of our regular “Cooking with Heinen’s” post, this week we’re making “Cocktails with Heinen’s”. With the Holidays quickly approaching, menu planning has begun. No holiday would be complete with out a
Another piece for Heinen’s Sunday Supper, and I find myself in a bit of an awkward spot this week. Because of course, like any true Chicago gal I’m all GO CUBS GO
Are you looking for a quick 30 minute easy dinner idea that will warm your soul on a cool fall day, made with simple, wholesome ingredients from Heinen’s Grocery? The minute the
Something I so love about my blog, A Life From Scratch, is the doors it has opened and the people I have gotten to meet. What started off as a mere space
Starting with one simple recipe we’re creating three delicious meals for your busy week. Roasted Chicken Three Ways. Your gang won’t get tired of chicken by having it three times in one week