I’m not sure about you, but some says snack-time has become our unofficial fourth meal. By 3:30pm the stomachs are growling and we want something that is salty and filing and – quite frankly- goes really well with an afternoon beer! (Yes, we are in that stage of quarantine!) Chrissy Teigen’s soft pretzel recipe seemed … More Soft Pretzels & Cheesy Dipping Sauce
In my quest to cook through all by cookbooks, I came across a fun, easy, simple ingredient recipe that I wanted to try. Oatmeal Jammy Bars are a great on-the-go breakfast or morning snack that even the pickiest of eaters will like. Basically, this is a layer bar that has a base similar to a … More Oatmeal Jammy Bars
Happy Friday- and if your plans this weekend include a margarita…enjoy!!! I have been living in my EVA Birkenstock’s this quarantine. They have all the comfort of a traditional Birkenstock, but they are made out of plastic thus making them waterproof and pretty much impossible to ruin! I am always very protective of my leather … More TGIF- fun finds
One thing I have loved during these weeks of quarantine have been the community feel that has been spreading throughout the internet. People have been more friendly, more giving, and that includes eating establishments. A lot of restaurants have been releasing recipes of their favorite items so the at-home chef can try their hand at … More Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookies
Like everyone else in the world, I have been stuck at home baking. While I wish I had the dedication and patience to nurture a sourdough starter, I have found myself jumping from one task to another, not willing to invest too much in any one thing. I wanted to make a French-style bread that … More Rosemary Bread
Friday is here once again (as if it’s different from any other day!) and we have now ended six weeks of quarantine. Honestly- I don’t find it to be too bad. The slower pace has changed my life completely, and there are times where I am really bored- but it’s a sacrifice that I know … More TGIF- fun finds
Tay loves Jamba Juice and whenever we are out running errands, she begs for us to stop. Since it is healthy-ish and because Tay is such a picky eater, I usually give in and she fills her little belly with a smoothie and a cheddar tomato twist. If you have yet to try the Jamba … More Cheddar Tomato Twists
Last week I got lambasted by my family for making a “fancy” banana bread. It had coconut and chocolate chips…it was simply too much for the picky eaters in my family. So, this morning I decided to make the most basic of all breads – Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Bread. I wanted to make something for … More Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Bread
I’m not going to sugar coat it, I’ve been spending a ton of time on social media during this quarantine and one of the bright spots in my online browsing is Chrissy Teigen’s Twitter. Her sharp tongue, witty sense of humor, and delectable food postings just brighten my day. I am the lucky owner of … More Chrissy Teigen’s Banana Bread
Homemade cinnamon rolls are a daunting thing. There is so much prep work and it’s a breakfast item… to me, those things just don’t seem to go together! But, while in quarantine… well, it seemed like the perfect time to test these babies out! I found a recipe for Overnight Cinnamon Rolls in an old … More Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
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