Less than two years ago we found ourselves in Oklahoma, hearts both heavy and lightened as we celebrated the life of my sweet grandmother. She was spunky, hilarious, hard-working, tough, kind, generous. All things that I wish for myself to be someday. It was the first time my entire extended family had been together in well over a decade, and while the circumstances weren't ideal I cherish those memories of the laughter and conversations I shared with them all. This week it looks ... continue reading...
Cranberry, White Chocolate and Walnut Brittle
Who's crunched for time? Who deeply desires to share their table with others during this crazy time of year? But who's scared to cook anything because ALL THE THINGS take time? Who's ready to make something super impressive that takes almost no time whatsoever? If you answered "ME!" to any/all of these questions, this recipe is for you. I won't wax poetic about the joy of cooking during the holidays; even food bloggers get tired and just want to order pizza sometimes. Or all the time. Whatever. ... continue reading...
Sandy’s Spiced Pecans
For the longest time my family has always enjoyed my mom's smoked pecans recipe as a nice savory change-up from all of the cookies of the Christmas season. They're truly truly truly delicious, and certainly something I recommend making. This year, though, after I was flipping through my reader and seeing Sandy's recipe for sweet + spicy pecans? I couldn't say no. Besides, I see no reason why one shouldn't double up on toasted pecans in the holidays. Just means fewer cookies, right? ... continue reading...
Homemade Pineapple Chips + Giveaway
This contest is now closed. The winner has been notified. Thank you all! A few weekends ago I had the great privilege of being a guest of Riceland Foods at the World Duck Calling Championship in Stuttgart, Arkansas. I'm not kidding, I was super nervous about this little trip because I've never in my life been hunting or really close to anyone who does it often. Duck calling in and of itself is a new thing (did you know there are tons of different calls for specific actions you're looking ... continue reading...
Chocolate Banana Bread
Well dear friends. My initial glucose test went as expected: a big fat 'F' and an appointment to do the 3-hour one at a later date. What wasn't expected though? The feeling of utter failure. If you've ever had gestational diabetes before you know that the diagnosis is not something that can be controlled. You could eat like a perfect angel your entire pregnancy and still have it. And while I don't have a final diagnosis yet, I have a feeling I know what it's going to be and it ... continue reading...
Super Simple Stuffed Baked Apples
This week I have my glucose test. Blah. It's not the drink that's even that terrible, it's just that since I had gestational diabetes during my last pregnancy I have a feeling I'll have it again and y'all? It's not the worst thing in the world, but it's no walk in the park either. ESPECIALLY around the holidays when all anyone serves is loaded with carbs (g l o r i o u s carbs). Now don't get me wrong: I'm by no means calling this a low-carb dessert. But it IS one that you can feel ... continue reading...
Parmesan Thyme Polenta with Eggs
Y'all, this weekend. I didn't expect to be challenged really in any particular way this weekend. I didn't foresee problems with a dear family member's health. I didn't even think that a neighbor would be broken into and robbed. And I certainly didn't see the challenge that would be reading Love, Skip, Jump by Shelene Bryan. Yet all of those things happened, and what was (before Friday evening that is) a normal holiday season is turning into one that scares me on a lot of levels. My ... continue reading...
Mediterranean Stir Fry
I mentioned this delicious little diddy on instagram the other day and voila! Delivered! When I threw this together I had no intention of photographing it or sharing it on here, but it was a) too yummy NOT to share, b) too pretty not to share, and c) too easy not to share. This is something lovely you can make with simple leftovers, and the buck doesn't stop with the recipe below! You could (and maybe should?) add chopped artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, capers - whatever you ... continue reading...
Nutty Date Balls
Lately I've been thinking a lot about past Christmases and how each holiday season has looked very different for us over the course of the past (almost) 8 years of marriage. The first year we struggled big time because not only was our marriage new, but we also had a long train of bad things that happened in the months leading up to the holidays: sick grandparents, car wrecks, our apartment was robbed, Nate broke his nose, Bunker broke one of his teeth, and then the insecurity that ... continue reading...
Life Lately
When I returned from my time at Allume a few weeks ago I had big plans to make lots of changes to this site and my life. Want to know something though? I haven't implemented a single one. I hit the ground running when I got back, trying to start living a normal life again, utilizing some new-found energy to actually clean our house and start working out again. All the new things, new ideas, new thoughts got pushed to the back burner. And the reality is that there's still, to this ... continue reading...
Peppermint Mocha Chocolate Bundt Cake
Alright guys. Let's talk cake, shall we? Ever since we moved away from Colorado I've been finally able to make a successful bundt cake every. single. time. I don't know what it was about the altitude, but I couldn't get a bundt cake to work out ever! Now that I can get the goodness out of the pan though? DONE and DONE. This cake is super chocolatey, with delicious coffee notes and a minty fudgy drizzle. It's basically the best thing in the world, and it smells ... continue reading...
Simple Holidays with Office Depot: Your Holiday Workshop
h When it comes to big events like the holidays I like to go in with a game plan. Well, a game plan that's held very loosely because as I've come to find out the rest of the world doesn't care if it all goes my way. But a game plan nonetheless, even if it's simply just to put me at ease during a really busy time. This year there's a lot to organize: the planning and nesting for a new baby, family coming in at different times, get togethers with friends and of course the ... continue reading...
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