Before we talk about how great quinoa is in chili (spoiler alert – it’s great), let’s talk about silly things kids do. Today, we had our first real “crayon meets wall” incident. To be more precise, crayons meets WALLS. Like, every wall. In every room. Every. Single. Room. Pink crayon in a continuous trail across […]
Saturday Sweets: Meringue Nests
Happy Saturday! Thank you all so much for your book recommendations on my Book Review post – I can’t wait to read so many of them, and I was also thrilled to learn I’m not the only crazy who reads cookbooks for relaxing entertainment! The winner of the free book is… #13 – Arenda Congratulations […]
Hearty Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash & Quinoa
You know the age old saying “Do as I say, not as I do?” Well, I’m quite afraid that this will be the theme of my parenting. You see, I don’t like veggies that are cooked. I don’t like the chunkies in my soup. I know, mom, the tastes all blend and they don’t even […]
First on the First: Eclairs!
Our power goes out at the most inconvenient times. Like last night, when I was trying to {finally} get started on a 4000 word paper that I naturally left myself two nights to complete. Last night was also when I was planning to write this post and, when our power goes, so does our internet. […]
Saturday Sweets: Lemon Crinkle Cookies
These are a cookie made for my husband if there ever was one. He loves anything lemon, and my affectionate nickname for him is “Crinkles” due to the way his eyes crinkle when he smiles – he is going to have WAY better wrinkles than me when we’re old. I know, GAG, right? I […]
Oven Hot Pizza Dip
Sometimes you just need a good quick, hot, dip. Before you get any wrong ideas, that picture should clear things up. Hot Pizza Dip, hooray! Chelsea’s away gallivanting in the snow this week, so while she enjoys some well-earned R & R you all get stuck with all me, all the time! Ha. :) But […]
Bacon & Butternut Squash Mac ‘n’ Cheese
There is no comfort food that gets me quite like macaroni and cheese. Do you think you can guess why? Let’s try a little multiple choice. A) I love pasta. B) I love cheese. C) All of the above. You guessed it, the answer is a resounding C! This mac ‘n’ cheese is great for […]
Saturday Sweets: Lemon Cupcakes with Blackberry Buttercream
Happy Saturday, friends! I’m thrilled it’s Saturday because that means I’m one day closer to Monday, when I’ll have a kitchen countertop again! I knew I loved cooking and baking but never really realized how much of my day it ate up until it was gone. These past 3-ish weeks have seen some looooong days. […]
Chicken Rich Girl Sammies
Could you tell from the name that I didn’t know what to call these? Just to clarify for those of you on a food budget, don’t go running for cover, these sandwiches will most definitely not break your bank, and there really is a method to my madness in naming. Let me explain. The original […]
Sticky Jubilee Cinnamon Buns
So, there seems to be some debate as to what actually constitutes a cinnamon bun. Is it a bun with icing, or can it be topped with brown sugar and butter? Is a sticky cinnamon bun really a chelsea bun? Does a cinnamon bun have nuts? Raisins? White sugar? Brown sugar? Are they cinnamon BUNS, […]
