What's a girl to do with sweet potatoes that look like carrots? Make a cake with them of course! Honestly I had big plans for these potatoes and none of them included cake. Fries? Yes. Mashed? Perhaps. Cake? Not really. But there I was, stuck with sweet potatoes and no time to make them into something dinner-esque. And a cake is what I thought of...naturally. Besides, you all know that my fascination with fall and all things sweet potato and squash are kind of my thing ... continue reading...
Lake Almanor Adventures
Labor Day weekend was one of those magical weekends where you never want it to end and at first it doesn't feel like it ever will...and then it does. We spent the entire weekend in Lake Almanor, California where the weather was perfect, the scenery was gorgeous, and the company was even better. I was a little worried that the trip would be a little hard since at 14 weeks pregnant I just got over morning sickness and yet still felt kind of gross at times, but it was absolutely perfect and ... continue reading...
One Year Ago
One year ago today I made y'all an apple crisp the likes of which would make your heart melt in fall weather satisfaction. And, well, since our refrigerator was empty last night and we didn't feel like cooking anything I decided that it's OK to live life and share this again. Because let's face it: ain't no thang in the world better than an apple crisp that makes your heart melt! SIMPLE APPLE CRISP FOR THE APPLES: 2 apples (I used red delicious, but Granny Smith would be ... continue reading...
Parmesan Wrapped Tomato Bites
I don't know about you but when it comes to appetizers I kind of freak out. In a bad way. It's just something about finding that perfect little bit to really tickle someone's tongue that makes me nervous. What if it's not perfect? What if they're not tickled? What if I make too many or too few or it's too good and the rest of the meal sucks? Or even worse - what if it's just not good enough? It's a little nerve-wracking in case you couldn't tell. And even though it's probably just ... continue reading...
Baked Gnocchi with Two Cheeses and Walnuts [Bertolli Giveaway]
Sigh. I have a really sad story for you. The other night I made the most incredible Baked Gnocchi with Two Cheeses and Walnuts. I lovingly made pasta for the first time in my life and painstakingly photographed it all. All the nitty gritty details, the flour, the EMOTION of it all. I served it up hot and bubbling in this beautiful Le Creuset stoneware dish. We ate every bite and loved it. After cleaning up I went upstairs to upload the photos only to find out that all of those ... continue reading...
Homemade Real Fruit Punch
Baby showers and punch bowls go hand-in-hand. Much like French fries and ranch. Or peanut butter and my mouth. You get the idea, they’re MFEO (Made For Each Other). So when I got the invite to join in on Maria & Josh’s virtual baby shower the first thing I volunteered to “bring” was something to drink. Something refreshing. Something fun. Something that not only tasted great but actually is good for you. I decided on fruit punch. I know what ... continue reading...
Baked Green Bean Fries
Last night there was a debate at our house. Now I know what you're thinking. "A debate? At YOUR house? No, no way. Can't be happening." And I know you're thinking that sarcastically. And I am totally laughing too...every day there's some sort of debate, appropriate or not, going on in our house. We just like to keep the mind fresh, you know? Either that or we're both too stubborn to let the other person win. I'll let you decide for yourself which one it ... continue reading...
Because I Love Him
I know I'm a little late, but ever since I heard about Jennie's loss of her dear husband I've been in a constant state of sadness. I cannot imagine the pain that she and her sweet girls are going through, but I do know that the root of all that emotion is because of a deep, abiding, incredible love that she had for her husband Mikey. I know this same love for my own husband. About 2 weeks ago she asked everyone in the blogging world and the world-world to make a peanut butter pie ... continue reading...
My Favorite Steak
In my family having steak means you're celebrating something special. And I'd say that you and I? We're celebrating something special today: it's Friday! I'm getting my hair done over the weekend (I'll try to post pictures tomorrow), I'm getting a pedicure, I'm having a girls night with some amazing friends, and Nate gets to go to the air show. You guys don't know my husband but he's excited beyond belief. You see? It's a steak kind of day! I referenced this little dinner ... continue reading...
Too Soon But Too Cute
It's too soon...too soon I tell you! We're still in the 90-degree temps here! But they're just so darn cute I couldn't help but share these pictures our dear friend Amy took of the dogs during last year's first big snow! I loves thems :) ... continue reading...
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Meatball Kebabs
Let's talk turkey chicken, shall we? I love chicken. It's yummy. It's versatile. It's relatively inexpensive to buy the good quality stuff. And my personal favorite way to have chicken? Ground. That's right, I said it! I like ground chicken more than just about any other chicken recipe. I also love sneaking in vegetables via shredding or finely chopping them. I'm sneaky, what can I say? But especially when you're using ground chicken for meatballs or meatloaf adding ... continue reading...
Fall is Here
At least in my world. Who cares if it's in the 90's all day every day? Who cares if college football has yet to start? (OK, I care on that one.) Who cares if it's not even September yet? Our house smells like oranges and cinnamon and warmth (not just the heat kind). It's fall. ... continue reading...
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