Hey Reader, I thought we were done with winter. Truly. I had already started thinking about warmer days, longer walks, and not needing five layers just to step outside. And then this week happened...Temperatures remained below zero (dropping even more) and even a quick trip outside made me want to rush back in and shut the door behind me. I try to remain optimistic and enthusiastic... but sometimes, it takes extra effort to get back. On days like this, I notice how much I crave simple...
6 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey Reader, If there is one thing I feel very confident about, it is this: Every home needs few quick and easy dinner ideas, at any time. Because no matter how organized you try to be, life always happens.Days are busy, evenings too short to handle it all, kids are hungryā¦ and suddenly dinner feels like one more big thing to figure out. That is exactly why simple 30-minute meals matter so much. They save the day when you want something warm and homemade, but you do not have the time or energy...
14 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey Reader, I want to tell you something real for a second. My resolution this year? Make things better - for you, for me, and for everyone in our little kitchen squad. And here is the first thing I am doing to make it happenā¦ Ready??? Drumroll please š„ I improved one of my favourite offers! Read more... Cooking easy meals is not hard. But the way we think about it?Yeah, that part usually makes things seem tricky. Today, with all perfect scenarios we are presented, we get impression that the...
15 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey Reader, This will be very quick! I just gave my How to Clean a Dutch Oven the Right Way cheat sheet a little upgrade. Itās even easier, quicker, and stress-free now. No more scrubbing or guessing what works! Grab the improved version here š GET THE UPGRADED TIPS āļø Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase by clicking those links - I receive a small commissions at no additional cost to you. Until next time, www.chickinapron.com 600 1st Ave, Ste 330 PMB 92768,...
21 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hello Reader, Let me introduce you to my favourite kitchen pal, the one that never talks back, never causes drama, and always shows up ready to help. I am talking about my Dutch oven. I still remember the day I finally brought one home. I set it on the counter, admired the colour, because yes, they are not just incredibly helpful, but also so pretty! This pot changed how I cook and how I feel in the kitchen. Cooking one-pot meals becomes a dream. You add everything in, pop on the lid, and let...
28 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey Reader, Quick check-in after the holiday season. This week felt surprisingly busy. Not dramatic-busy, bust the kind where dinner sneaks up on you every single night. One night I almost ordered takeout (not happening too often in my house), but then I remembered that I already have something cooked that could easily turn into another meal with almost zero effort. And honestly, that felt like a small (but amazing) win āļø Not because the food was fancy, but because I didnāt have to think too...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey Reader, And just like thatā¦ we are here again.The last day... The final hours... The quiet pause before a brand-new year ā° This moment always makes me slow down - and reflect. As this year comes to a close, I want to take a second to look back on this journey we are on together.This year marked year TWO of my blog, and honestlyā¦ I am so proud of how far it has come. Just this year alone, I shared close to 70 new recipes and blog posts, showed up over 200 times on social media, pinned 200+...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey Reader, Alright, be honest - how did your Christmas dinner go? Was it a smooth sailing, a little chaotic? Or a mix of both? If you used any tips from Holiday Hosting Made Easy I truly hope it helped you feel calmer, more confident, and actually enjoy the day - not just survive it. That was the ultimate goal.And if something didnāt go exactly as planned? Thatās still a win. You showed up, fed people, and made beautiful memories. That counts a big deal. Now that Christmas is done, letās...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hello Reader, Okay, real talk for starters. This week I looked at my calendar and realized that I have two Christmas things coming up: āļø Christmas party at work āļø Cousins gathering And of course, both came with the same question:Can you bring one of your yummy desserts? Yes. I can. Did I want to stress about it? Absolutely not! So I went straight to my list. Easy desserts that travel well, donāt need fancy tools, and still get the the greatest feedback. Thatās exactly what I share on my...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read