Cracking eggs one carton at a time.
Every Wednesday our local newspaper has a section dedicated to food. There are local restaurant reviews, what's happening in the food scene, and an old lady that give recipes like "basic bread" and "green bean casserole" that crack me up. They also run a lot of syndicated recipes from bigger papers, and I get a… Continue reading Frozen Yogurt Blueberry Bites
Confession time: I don't really like peanut butter. Before you throw me to the wolves, hear me out. It's not that I don't like peanut butter. I'm just not a rabid fan of the stuff. Will I eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Of course! Will I purposefully seek one out to make? Not… Continue reading Buckeye Brownies
I've been battling a nasty little sinus infection for the past week. I swear, I've been sick for a full-blown month. Which is strange, because before this I hadn't been sick in almost two years. I guess when it rains, it pours, huh? I figured we needed some fresh Vitamin C in this household, so… Continue reading Winter Fruit Salad
"It's not what's on the inside that counts, but what's on top." -The Muffin Man Muffins. The word strikes dismay in children around the globe. Muffins are the red-headed stepchild of the baking world. They are perceived as "lesser than" compared to their dessert cousin: cupcakes. Muffins aren't topped with thick frosting, or shiny nonpareils,… Continue reading Sweet Potato Muffin Tops
Rob may not like a lot of foods...but if there's one thing he'll eat in mass amounts, it's fruit. I swear, that man can put away some fruit. Apples, oranges, bananas, and berries---you name it. But lord, how the berries will fly when I buy some. I'll look in the fridge one minute, and the… Continue reading Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins
It's Christmas Eve, and I'm sitting here sipping on some eggnog and listening to Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker by the London Symphony Orchestra on our brand new soundbar---underneath the glow of the white Christmas lights. One could say I adore Christmas, no? It's my favorite holiday, one that I celebrate for almost the entire month of November… Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Cake
I cannot believe that Christmas is only 5 days away! It feels like just yesterday it was Thanksgiving. Heck, just yesterday was Halloween, right?? I've already got the turkey breast defrosting in the fridge since we are having our Christmas dinner on Friday. On Sunday, it's all about the Christmas breakfast casserole in the morning while opening our presents. Then,… Continue reading St. Nick Snack Mix
