Welcome back to Blogmas 2025, my annual series of holiday-themed blog posts that will run every day until Christmas. This year, I decided to let AI generate my writing prompts because, well, sometimes you need a creative push from our future robot overlords. Today's prompt asks me to share my favorite holiday food or drink, … Continue reading Mamaw’s Mac & Cheese: A Recipe Half-Remembered, Fully Loved
Food
A Bitter Taste
Chicago, 1954 Eleanor Blackwood knew something was wrong the moment she bit into the apple pie. The crust was perfect—golden and flaky, just as Mrs. Winters' pies always were at the corner bakery—but beneath the sweetness of cinnamon and sugar lurked something acrid and suffocating. It scratched at the back of her throat like fingernails, … Continue reading A Bitter Taste
Blogmas the Second
Welcome to day 2 of Blogmas! As we count down the days to Christmas, I'm excited to share a little holiday cheer with you. Each day until December 25th, I'll be posting festive content to help get you into the spirit of the season. From the way we see the holidays in pop culture to … Continue reading Blogmas the Second
Surprising Nutrition Secrets
Hey there, health enthusiasts and curious minds alike! It's time to talk about something we all love (or at least pretend to love) – nourishing our bodies. That's right, we're going to explore the fascinating world of nutrition and health, and uncover some little-known facts that might just blow your mind (or at least make … Continue reading Surprising Nutrition Secrets
Convincing a Meat-Lover to Embrace Plant-Based Eating
Hey there, meat-lover! It's time we had a little chat about the wonders of a plant-based diet. I know, I know – you're probably thinking, "But I love my juicy steaks and crispy bacon!" Trust me, I've been there. However, hear me out because I'm about to drop some knowledge bombs that might just convince … Continue reading Convincing a Meat-Lover to Embrace Plant-Based Eating
10 Common Myths About Healthy Eating
In a world where information is easily accessible, sorting through the plethora of advice about healthy eating can be overwhelming. From fad diets to conflicting nutritional claims, it's crucial to separate fact from fiction. In this blog post, we'll dive into some of the most common myths about healthy eating and provide evidence-based insights to … Continue reading 10 Common Myths About Healthy Eating
Welcome to Cooking with Peckapalooza!
Daily writing promptWhat’s your favorite thing to cook?View all responses This changes from time to time and it really depends on my mood... Currently, I'd say my favorite thing to cook is this recipe I came across on TikTok recently. They didn't give it a name, but I just call it a Crockpot Chicken Pasta … Continue reading Welcome to Cooking with Peckapalooza!
10 Tips for Healthy Cooking at Home
Cooking is not just about creating delicious meals; it's an opportunity to nourish your body and make choices that contribute to your overall well-being. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, incorporating healthy cooking practices can have a significant impact on your health and lifestyle. In this blog post, we'll … Continue reading 10 Tips for Healthy Cooking at Home
Question of the Week #349
To my vegan or vegetarian readers… This post may not be for you. Sorry. Hopefully tomorrow’s post will be more entertaining, no matter what diet one subscribes to. Today’s Question of the Week comes to us, as usual, from Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Would you be willing to go to a slaughterhouse and kill … Continue reading Question of the Week #349
On the 9th Day of Blogmas…
Yesterday's post may have come off a little harsh. I didn't mean for it to... I mean, if it did come off as harsh. I haven't heard any negative feedback from family. So that either means no one in my family has read yesterday's post or they've read it and no one cares what I … Continue reading On the 9th Day of Blogmas…
The Confusing Middle 