Liz Wertz
Liz lives with her husband, two kids and black lab in downtown Indianapolis. After a professional hiatus, she’s now learning how to navigate her new norm of a working mom in the finance world. Liz enjoys growing vegetables, yoga, going out to eat, being sarcastic, cooking, aimlessly scrolling TikTok (@frenchfryliz) and reality tv.
Red Curry Noodle Soup {What’s Cooking Wednesday}
My husband always texts me recipes he comes across for me to make. Well, to be fair, he’d gladly make them himself, but I...
What’s Cooking Wednesday: Lentil Frisco Melts
Steak n Shake holds a special place in my heart. Steak n Shake was THE place to be in high school. We’d go all...
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things: 2020 Edition
Yes, you read that title correctly… Despite 2020 being the utter dumpster fire that it was, there are a few things that happened amidst...
What’s Cooking Wednesday: Simple Macaroni and Cheese
You want to know the secret to ensuring you have a good day? It’s this ooey, gooey simple macaroni and cheese. Yes, you could...
What’s Cooking Wednesday: Salted PB&J Ice Cream Pie
I have a confession to make. I HATE pumpkin pie. I loathe it. I’d rather skip dessert than eat pumpkin pie. Well, actually most...
Five Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self
If you’re anything like me, the COVID pandemic has caused my family to be more homebound than normal. While this new normal has presented...
What’s Cooking Wednesday: Vegetarian Stir Fry
My favorite hobby of all time is going out to eat! (That can be a hobby, right?!) So, COVID has put me in a...
What’s Cooking Wednesday: Simple Fish Tacos
Want a quick, easy and healthy taco recipe? Fish tacos and rice are a staple in our house.
1.The night before, thaw frozen fish filets...
What’s Cooking Wednesday: Impossible Burger Sliders
My husband is a vegetarian (so me and the kids are vegs by proxy when we eat at home) and I’ve been dying to...
Self-Care Through the Five Minute Journal
Journaling helps me combat the constant chaos that fills my brain. But, I’m also the queen of excuses… “I don’t have enough time to...
Communication in a Pandemic World
Indiana is opening up. Many school districts are welcoming students for in-person classes, gyms and fitness centers are moving away from only virtual options...
Growing Pains: Becoming a Big Sister
As I was nursing my newborn and trying to put him down for an afternoon nap, I heard my toddler daughter (3.5 years old)...
Sourdough Bread Baking 101
As we enter month five of quarantine, I've finally jumped on the trend: sourdough baking. I've always been interested in learning how to make...
It’s Okay to Feel Down
Can I just vent with you all for a second? My life has not been going as planned recently…
Just before the holidays, the new...