> For the past few years, my friends and I have a Thanksgiving dinner together prior to the holiday. Since Thanksgiving is usually a time spent with family, the early scheduling of our dinner allows us to not only share a holiday with close friends, but it allows us to experiment with dishes that we […]
Read More> I’ve been dying to make this soup since my friend Trista brought it over for our spooky dinner club a few weeks back. While I knew my first attempt wouldn’t live up to Trista’s version, the recipe allows for a lot of experimentation so I plan on trying a few more times this pumpkin […]
Read More> Sometimes fate steps in…ok so that’s a little dramatic, but what’s a girl to do when she’s emailed a recipe and just so happens to have all of the ingredients on hand? Well, she makes caramel apple bread pudding of course! I spent the majority of my weekend baking and with a bag full […]
Read More> I love rss feeds. Especially when they send me fun Halloween treat ideas. Check out these fun treats from the Our Best Bites blog. Our office just started a Halloween “boo” game and I think these are perfect for my contribution. Check out the game here and start one in your office or neighborhood. […]
Read More> Apple Muffins with Streusel Topping Cream together:2 cups sugar2 eggs1 cup oil1 Tablespoon vanilla Mix dry ingredients:3 cups flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups peeled, cored, diced apples (around 3 apples)Brown sugar, butter and chopped pecans for topping (around 1/2 cup) Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add dry ingredients to […]
Read More> You’re going to see a theme as of late with my new obsession…fall. Early in September, we were hit with a week or so of cool weather and its been downhill for me ever since. And while the cool temps have dissipated, my urge for everything fall has only increased exponentially. In a matter […]
Read More>If you’re anything like me you have a million printed out recipes on folded pieces of paper and shoved inside cook books throughout your kitchen. While my mother insists that the best recipes are the ones with the drips and stains from years of use and I tend to agree, keeping your go-to recipes in […]
Read More> What do you serve for a new graduate getting ready to leave for college? A hearty, “you’ll appreciate this after one month of dorm food” home-cooked meal of course! On the menu: appetizer: Tomato Basil Bruchetta salad: Caesar Saladmain: Chicken Parmesan side: Artisan Garlic Loafdessert: “Better than Sex” Cake
Read More> What do you do with a plethora of gigantic heirloom tomatoes? Make salsa of course! My dad picked up some wonderful tomatoes from a road-side stand this weekend and rather than let them go to waste, I thought I would try my Uncle Jim’s salsa recipe. I started with the salsa, a quick one-avocado […]
Read More> Birthdays mean cake, right? Well not for a cookie lover. I’m always up for a new challenge and when it came time to make a birthday cake for someone who prefers the cookie, I wanted to ensure that this homemade version was just as tasty as the greasy goodness that is the store-bought cookie […]
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