The homemade granola bar saga all began with a little lemonade stand. Or, the idea of a little lemonade stand that Tay wanted to have. For weeks, all I heard about was this lemonade stand, and when I finally agreed to it- it turned into a huge bonanza! One of the ideas that Tay had … More Homemade Granola Bars
I have always thought that the perfect biscuit was a top-secret southern power. Like, you had to be from the south and sit at your grandma’s knee to learn the secret to a fluffy, thick, delicious biscuit. Apparently, it’s not- who knew? I found the best biscuit recipe in the world in my Magnolia Kitchen … More JoJo’s Biscuits
It’s football season, so that means football snacks and beer. And if we are talking beer, the obvious choice of snack is a giant, salty, delicious pretzel. Full disclosure- I would have made these pretzels whether it was football season or not! It’s just kinda nice to have a solid reason to make such amazing … More Cheesy Pretzel Bites
The cookie bonanza last week made Greg happy- but also made him crave even more cookies! This time he asked for some basic peanut butter cookies and I was happy to oblige! I didn’t have a go-to peanut butter cookie recipe that I love, so I spent some time searching for one. I found a … More Peanut Butter Cookies
The other night, Greg asked a harmless question, “what do we have for dessert?” Instantly, I panicked – I have failed as a wife. My answer was nothing, and I felt sad. Greg didn’t care – he shrugged it off, but I cared. How was I ever supposed to win, “Wife of the Year” if … More Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
With a hill full of rosemary in the backyard, I’ve long been on the search for recipes to incorporate some of this amazing smelling herb. I’ve been a fan of rosemary roasted potatoes but I wanted to try my hand at bread- specifically focaccia bread. I figured bread cannot be that hard to make- people … More Rosemary Focaccia
Back to school means back to quick breakfasts and snacks! My family has been doing the school thing the last week, and one thing for sure is that when everyone walks in the door after a long day, they want something quick to munch on. Tay and Greg have been going at the Costco muffins … More Lemony Lemon Bread
We were having company over which always means a homemade dessert. I think Greg goes into withdrawals when we don’t have company because I never make dessert for just us! I wanted to make a dessert that would appeal to most palettes and I settled on Magnolia Table’s Brownie Pie. Who doesn’t like brownies??? (Turns … More Brownie Pie
When we were visiting Niagara-on-the-Lake, Jill and I stumbled upon an adorable little jam store. Greaves had an amazing assortment of homemade jams, jellies, sauces, and mustards. It was so fun, that I ended up buying a few miniature jams and a Canadian maple mustard to try. I was not exactly sure what I would … More Thumbprint Cookies
In the continuing effort to wow my mom and dad with my culinary skills, I woke up early recently and threw together an amazing breakfast. I have made this quiche from Magnolia Kitchen a few times, and it has never disappointed. Don’t you love having a sure fire recipe in your repertoire??? Although this recipe … More Three Cheese Quiche
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