We love apples in my family. While it is nice that apples are almost always easy to find at the grocery store, they have been in season in recent months. I have fond childhood memories of going to a farm in the mountains outside of town each September to buy …
Sometimes you just can’t decide what kind of cookie to make, and chocolate chip cookies just seem too “basic.” Not so with these scrumptious cookies! About a month after moving into our new home, I found myself finally settled in and ready to have some serious fun in my new …
Hello again! My goodness, has this been one of the busiest times in my life! My family just had an opportunity to move closer to my husband’s work (yay for a commute that is half as long!) and we took it. We purchased a new house, moved, and sold our …
Cinnamon and pecans add a delicious twist to this classic treat!
I recently went to the grocery store, which happens rather infrequently now. I went super early in the morning to avoid crowds to make it easier to comply with social distancing (for more information, review the CDC guidelines) and to try to get a few items that had been hard …
Are you a fan of rice krispie treats? I am! Rice krispie treats are not at the top of the treat request list at my house, though. It is something about the “air” quality the puffed rice cereal has that makes them less desirable than other treats. One day a …
Do you ever have just one super ripe banana left? If you can answer yes to this, you have probably also noticed that hardly any recipes that use ripe bananas seem to call for just one. I am pretty sure all of my banana bread recipes call for at least …
I love making dessert. It’s probably because I have a serious sweet tooth… especially when chocolate and/or cheesecake are involved! My husband and daughter also have an appetite for sweet treats, which works out perfectly. My daughter (who is almost 2) usually helps me “read” the recipes I am working …
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to cook for. I think the main reason for this is because Halloween has an endless amount of themes and creative directions to go when planning a meal. I enjoy the other holidays too, but it just seems like Halloween allows my creative …
There was a state fair in my area recently. I honestly love the fair! My grandparents were both big fans too, and they would take me every year. After they passed away, I tried to keep the tradition alive by going as often as I could. The best part of …