Hot chocolate and toast are a pretty simple culinary combination. No matter the simplicity, this combination is very near and dear to me. As I’m sitting hear writing this, I’m…
Pineapple and Banana Smoothie
It’s the first of the year and everyone is starting their New Year’s resolutions, and those usually include getting healthy or eating healthier things. I don’t normally make a resolution….
‘Award Winning’ Collard Greens
As I was making my weekly meal plan before my grocery store trip, I remembered there was a pork shoulder in the freezer. I have been craving some pulled pork…
Cookie Swapping
It’s time to get your ovens ready for this year’s sweet swap! When I lived in Indiana, my aunt would host our “candy day”. My aunts, cousins, and our friends…
Pecan-Cranberry Snowball Cookies
It’s that time of year again; time for cookie, candy, and sweet swaps! I love the holiday season because I love baking. When Jon is at work on the weekends,…
Thanksgiving Favorites
This year has flown by and I can’t believe Thanksgiving is only a few days away. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and it’s my favorite dinner of the year…
Apple Butter
I remember singing a song in kindergarten about how to make applesauce. My teacher was OBSESSED with apples. Everything in the classroom was apples. Do any of my kindergarten peeps…
Rustic Caramel Apple Hand Pies
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. I love the crisp cool weather in the mornings, and the slightly warmer afternoons. I love wearing sweaters (I’m obsessed with cashmere…
Buffalo Chicken Salad
I know I talk about a lot of different foods that I love. It seems like I love just about everything I write about. I guess that makes sense; why…
Chili Baked Potato
Have you ever ended up with a little chili leftover that’s not quite enough for an entire bowl? It happens a lot at my house, and I don’t throw it…
