Here are my top 10 favorite foods from Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard

If you live in the Midwest, there’s a chance you’ve heard of Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. It’s a magical place, open just a couple of months in the fall. You can pick apples and pumpkins, go on rides, and try some amazing homemade food.

Here are a few of the essential foods that got me through mine, and, per usual, a bonus of non-food essentials!

Take a look back with me for a few of my pregnancy essentials—mostly food, but I’ll include a bonus section for other things too.

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole: an easy one-pan comfort food

This thick green jello drink is the perfect treat for your next Tuttle Twins watch party!

If you’re looking for some tips to step up your pie game this holiday season, I’ve got you! I’m sharing 6 tips I learned while working in a pie bakery this year.

Boost your cupcake game with this cake box hack! This recipe uses white cake mix and elevates it into margarita cupcakes with a homemade buttercream.

Popcorn meets tequila, lime, and butter for this delicious tangy mashup inspired one of our favorite cocktails

These margarita lime bars are a cheeky take on the classic lemon bar.

This bright and refreshing cocktail is a fun twist on a classic margarita, adding chia for texture and an earthy flavor.

This spicy pickled jalapeno pepper popcorn recipe is a staple of military flying squadrons. Try it at home for your next movie or game night!

These easy foil packet potatoes are perfect for any camping trip or backyard cookout.

This red, white, and blue chia dessert is packed full of berries, chocolate, fiber, and omega-3s

How I took my 3 cats on a 40 hour road trip in my Subaru

Step up your popcorn game by making it like Muddy Buddies!

Make these easy red, white, and blue Jello cups for your Fourth of July BBQ

Soak strawberries in whipped cream vodka for a party-ready summer treat.

These easy cheddar herb biscuits are the perfect side for any meal.