Living in a small town with only a couple of mexican restaurants can be a total drag. So any excuse to "make an escape" and head to the city is fine by me! When I found out I had the chance to head to P.F. Chang's and check out some of the awesome new stuff on their menu, Carrie (from the Bitsy … [Read more...]
20 Minute Meals!
I don't know about you, but I'd much rather be enjoying my summer nights than spend them slaving over a hot stove!! Especially now that the temperature has jumped back into the high 90's! Of course its hard to beat a home cooked meal, even on the hottest days, so if we can make it quick, like in … [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...]
Practically Perfect Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
When your husband has been sick for almost 2 weeks, and asks for his favorite Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, you say YES and get to baking! I mean, really, any excuse will do for these little bits of perfectness :D And they really don't make that much time to make! They look Yummy … [Read more...]
Cheesecake is my Favorite
Lately I've been having a little bit of a love affair with cheesecake. I want to eat ALL. THE. CHEESECAKE. So instead I am finding all the best recipes and putting them in one place so that when the cravings hit, I can find the one I want to make quickly and easily :) And of course, this works to … [Read more...]
37 Delicious Pie Recipes!
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...]
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...]
30+ Salted Caramel Desserts
Ever notice how when the end of august rolls around, the whole world starts to go just a little bit insane over all things Pumpkin Spice? I'm not one of those people. I don't hate pumpkin spice things, I prefer to save my excitement for all the Salted Caramel things!! Salted Caramel … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
Last week when hubby was home I finally got to do some "real" cooking. When its just me, I do the minimum and whip up pretty basic meals, or eat salads all week long. But when he's home, especially after being gone for a long time, all he wants is some hearty home cooked meals. One of his favorite … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
One of my favorite things to bake and eat is banana bread especially, if its chocolate chip banana bread! My Nana used to make the best breads you ever did taste, but the banana one was especially delicious. I think it's because of all the love she put into the things she made to share with her … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Recently my sister sent me a picture of a dessert she had made for Sunday dinner. It looked so good, that I demanded more pics and the recipe so that I could share it with my readers! Now that its summer time, I'm eating TONS of fresh berries! They are hard to beat when it comes to summery foods... … [Read more...]
Maple Bacon Trifle #whatsyourtopping
So I've had an idea for a delicious recipe in my head for a while. There is something so homey to me about the idea of combining maple and bacon. Probably because I'm from the north. This combination of flavors with just a hint of smokiness from the bacon almost tastes like … [Read more...]
