Did you know that today is National Pie Day? Pie is one of my favorite desserts... I mean who can say no to pie?? I really need to make it more often, and now that I have this awesome collection, homemade pies will be happening more often! Mamaw Pie Gluten Free Coconut Cream Pie No Bake … [Read more...]
The Best of Valentines
Can you believe that its already time to start thinking of valentines ideas? I've been a little stumped with coming up with a unique idea of my own... so I thought I'd share 50 of the best ideas, treats and crafts already out there! Sinful Sweetheart Brownies // Juggling Act Mama … [Read more...]
Boterkoek aka Dutch Butter Cake
Growing up we had lots of family friends that were Dutch. Besides having farms with large fields perfect for us kids to run around in, they made some pretty darn tasty foods! I always loved visiting "Aunt" Jane's house... she knew we were all huge fans of her Boterkoek, and she rarely failed to have … [Read more...]
2 Ingredient Coconut Macaroons
I'm not usually much of a coconut fan, but for some reason around the Holidays I simply MUST make one of my Mom's favorite recipes. And lets face it, with only 2 ingredients, there really isn't much of a reason to NOT make them! Oh and licking out the bowl afterwards is a definite pro ;) So quick! … [Read more...]
Easy Pretzel Almond Bark
I haven't been in the mood or had the energy to do my normal Holiday baking. Usually I go on a massive baking marathon and give an assortment of cookies to friends and family along with their annual Christmas card. This year I decided to do something easy, something that required no baking. I … [Read more...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Muffins
Christmas is in less than 2 weeks, how did this happen?! Where did the year go? I feel like I've been saying that a lot lately. With the baby only 3 weeks behind that, I start to feel a little overwhelmed at times. When that happens, I get in my kitchen and I bake. Sure, it's probably not … [Read more...]
35 Gingerbread Recipes for the Holidays!
Gingerbread - yet another sign that the Holidays are upon us! One of my favorite holiday treats as a kid (and occasionally as an adult) was store bought gingerbread men and apple sauce! But there is sooooo many more recipes than just the age old cookie! I've found 35 Gingerbread recipes just in time … [Read more...]
“Trash” Trail Mix
Hello, I'm Carissa! I blog over at Hooked on the Howards. I am a Texas wife and mom and I blog about our crazy life, my Pinterest flops and successes, DIY projects and a little bit of everything else. Today I wanted to share a favorite family recipe with you! Every year around the holidays my … [Read more...]
Mini Stuffing Muffins
Happy Thanksgiving/Holiday Season, y'all! Have you seen enough pumpkin/turkey/cranberry recipes to make you sick yet? NEVER, right?! Today's recipe falls into that category, but it's a little different. It's definitely Thanksgiving-inspired, but the delivery is changed up a little bit. … [Read more...]
Pass the Truffles Please!
Every once in a while, especially around the holidays (when the calories don't actually count) a little indulgence is necessary. Truffles are just the thing if you're in the mood for something simply delectable! There are so many variations, recipes and spins of this classic... I found some of my … [Read more...]
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte #LoveYourCup
With all of the holiday celebrations coming up, being far away from my family can be especially hard. I miss them like crazy! Fortunately, thanks to modern technology, I can schedule coffee dates via Skype and stay connected to the people who matter most! These moments of connection make the miles … [Read more...]
No Bake Desserts!
With the Holidays almost upon us, and all the time commitments we tend to make at this time of year, quick, easy and No-Bake dessert options are definitely needed. So what do I do? I collect a whole bunch of the best and put them all in one place just for you! Cause I'm cool like that ;) 1. … [Read more...]
