Its no secret that I am a coffee loving fool. I talk about coffee, dream about coffee, create around coffee... But ya know whats weird? Its only been the past 6 years that I've really developed a love for the stuff! Before that I liked the smell, but wasn't big about the taste. Oh how things … [Read more...]
Red Velvet Cookies
Wanna hear something crazy? I had never tried Red Velvet Cake until I moved to Texas! Nuts right? my hubby me introduced me to the wondrous thing that is red velvet and I've been hooked ever since! And I don't just limit myself to cake either, Red Velvet Cookies are my newest … [Read more...]
101 Almond Recipes I Can’t Get Enough Of!
Almonds. One of my favorite things to snack on! Raw, covered in chocolate, baked into cookies... the options are endless! Did you know there is even a National Almond day?!?! I know right? It was a surprise to me too! But in honor of the day that celebrates of my favorite nut, I've collected 101 … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Foodie Gift Guide
Foodies. They're everywhere these days! And while I can't claim to be one myself (I just pretend on occassion with fancy instagram food photos *wink wink*), I do have a number of foodies on my Christmas list this year! Half the fun of gift giving is finding the perfect gift got the right person, and … [Read more...]
29 Perfect Pear Recipes
One of the things I was most excited about when I moved to Texas was the big ole pear tree in the back yard. After 2 super dry, hot summers with no fruit, you can only imagine how delighted I was to discover a tree full of blooms this spring! Fast forward a few months and I've got more golden, … [Read more...]
59 Crock Pot Recipes
There is something about fall... something mystical, magical and good for the soul. Something that makes me want to bust out my crock pot and make all the comfort foods. The ease of crock pot recipes don't hurt either! Throw in your ingredients, turn it on, stir occassionally (if necessary) and … [Read more...]
Black Forest Trifle
Have you ever woken up with a craving for a particular food? I'm talking a bone deep, must have, nothing-will-stop-you-from-having-it food craving. Moments like that are pretty rare for me, but the day before my 31st birthday, I woke up with an intense craving for the Black Forest Trifle my Momma … [Read more...]
Easy Weeknight Meals – Fun Bold Flavor at Home with Chili’s®!
With Hubby on the road 3-4 weeks at a time... cooking has become less and less of a priority with just me at home. Who wants to spend hours slaving over a hot stove, with no one to appreciate your culinary genius? Not this girl!! Most nights its something quick, easy and usually boring... if I … [Read more...]
Weekly Meal Planning Made Simple
I've long been an admirer of the people that are organized enough to plan out their meals. I've attempted a weekly meal plan a few times...each time ending in failure - mostly because I really had no idea what I was doing - I was picking meals out of thin air and hoping I had the necessary … [Read more...]
