The weather is warming up! I’m so excited to put away my winter jacket and boots, to open the sunroof, put down the windows and turn up the music! One of the best things about the weather warming up is spending time outside, BBQs, and bonfires! I love having people over, turning on the grill, and enjoying some cold adult …
A food that has always intrigued me is spaghetti squash. How do you get noodles from a squash?! It’s almost mind boggling. I love to try recipes with spaghetti squash because pasta is one my favorite things and if I can replace something that’s not so healthy with something super healthy, awesome! This recipe is very earthy and hearty. It …
You know how there are those dishes that take you straight back to being a child? It’s spaghetti for me. My mom made the best homemade spaghetti sauce. I would refuse to eat any other sauce but her’s. I remember when I would come home on Sunday afternoons after spending the weekend at my dad’s house and as soon as …
Peanut Butter Blossoms have always been (one) of my favorite cookies. So after I made these Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossoms, I felt compelled to make a batch of the original just, you know, to compare the two recipes. 🙂 One of my most vivid memories as a child is heading to my great aunt’s house for Christmas. It was always …
A few years ago, my husband and I went to Florida. We were going to be staying in a friend’s condo for free, which was an amazing deal! However, when we arrived, it wasn’t everything we expected. Apparently there had been some miscommunication between the owner and family members about who was caring for the condo. It was… a disappointment …
If you read my recent recipe for Apple Walnut Spice Muffins, you will know that I have a bunch of Granny Smith apples to get through before they go bad. Not only did I recently discover that my husband doesn’t enjoy green apples, but I also discovered he has never had a turnover! What?! Crazy talk, I know. I’m not …
Let’s talk about food fails for a minute. I cook a lot. I bake a lot. However, I would never claim to be a chef or a “good” cook. I like things that are easy and that are delicious. I like to feel good about what I’m making and what I’m eating. This also means experimenting with different recipes, ingredients, …
My husband loves all food. You know when you order food at a restaurant and they bring it out on lettuce or with a lettuce garnish? Yeah, he eats the lettuce. I love that he loves all food. He always tells me how great any dish I make tastes and will eat up every bite. There is hardly ever any …
Winter is finally here in Michigan. Sad face. I have really enjoyed the mild, 40 degree, no jacket days. I didn’t miss the snow or the car doors freezing shut or not being able to breath when you walk outside. But I knew it couldn’t last forever. Now we are at highs of 15 degrees and snow every day. The …
My husband and I don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day. We have too many other anniversaries to celebrate. We will usually spend the day together, maybe throw a quick “Happy V-day around.” But nothing out of the ordinary. However, I wanted to make a special Valentine’s Day treat because… well, I’m pregnant and I need cookies. So really they were for …