Lori Speak

Weekend Randoms 5/30/2026

It was tomatoes, herbs, and flowers week. For years, I did petunias in the front of the house. The plants[…]

Happy weekend. Hubby teased me recently, and rightfully so, when I pointed out a squirrel when we were taking a[…]

Creamy chicken mushroom with linguine is an easy, delicious pasta dish made in one pot. Tender chicken, veggies, noodles, and[…]

Happy weekend. I am making blueberry cobbler for dessert tonight, after confirming with our guests that they both like blueberries.[…]

Parmesan chicken with buttery cauliflower rice is a light, healthy, one-skillet meal. Cauliflower rice had a major moment a few[…]

Happy weekend. Last month, I shared a post about food photography. I learned early on, while trying to produce appealing[…]

Create this Chinese-American favorite, teriyaki chicken, at home! Tender chicken and a sweet, tangy sauce come together to create this[…]

Happy weekend. We have a resident bunny rabbit, or more likely, several. One seems to live under the deck, and[…]

With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, what better time to revisit some Mexican-inspired favorite recipes! Last week, I[…]

Happy weekend. Full disclosure, our lilacs aren’t blooming yet. Both lilac bushes do have buds, but it’s a little early.[…]