I have never made a whoopie pie in my life… hell, I don’t think I have ever even eaten one! But, when I was looking for a fun fall treat to make for my monthly department meeting, a whoopie pie sounded like what everyone needed! I usually fall back on Sally’s Baking Addiction when it … More Apple Cinnamon Spice Whoopie Pies
Whoo-hoo… It’s Friday! I cannot believe that October is nearing an end and this week marks the official end of Quarter 1 for the school year. On one hand, the first 1/4 of the year has flown by, and on the other hand this has been the LONGEST quarter of my life!!! I had to… … More TGIF – fun finds
It’s here- fall is officially here! While I have been wishing for this moment to come (and perhaps decorating my house a few weeks early!) the actual start of fall makes me so happy! This is – hand’s down- my favorite season and I relish the cold weather, the hot drinks, and the lazy mornings … More TGIF- fun finds
Happy Friday!!! It’s here- the weekend- and I could not be more excited. Tay and I are hoping to get out and explore a fun little town…hopefully everything will fall into place to do just that! I recently finished a fun cookie order for a new Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. The boots were so fun- something … More TGIF- fun finds
Happy first Friday of summer! It’s been a jam-packed week for us (which I will share in upcoming blogs!) and we are off today on yet another adventure. Summer is officially here!!! I celebrated another journey around the sun last week and my lovely husband and daughter got me the exact pair of Birkenstock’s I … More TGIF- fun finds
We made it to the end of the school year! Yesterday, as I packed up my room for the last time, I felt so happy to have survived this year. It was a year like no other!!! Now – summer vacation begins and I am so excited to put this year in the past and … More TGIF- fun finds
Happy Friday!!!! We are now on the last 1/3 of May…so that means the next 10 days will feel like 1,367 days for us teachers! the end of the year is TORTURE!!! I had to share this adorable vase my mother-in-law found for me on a recent trip to Zion. When I opened it I … More TGIF- fun finds
Boredom has gotten the best of me. How do I know? Because I am actively searching out even better chocolate chip cookie recipes- and I actually like the ones I have! But, my boredom might have proved to be useful…because of brown butter. Honestly- it’s a bit embarrassing that I have never made brown butter … More Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Molly Yeh is a joy. That’s it- just a joy. I recently discovered her on the Food Network’s Girl Meets Farm and I love her Midwestern recipes and peppy attitude. She makes incredible, “real” food that honors where she lives as well as her Jewish and Chinese heritage. I was visiting her blog the other … More Chocolate and Sea Salt Rugelach
When life is crazy and stressful and overwhelming…sometimes it’s good to just go back to the basics. The other night I was feeling overwhelmed so I decided to bake. (Yeah- that’s my stress relief. It’s orderly and calming and you can create something beautiful and tasty right before your eyes.) Not wanting to risk a … More Peanut Butter Cookies
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